Christine Falls via Comet Falls Trail
5.9 mi
Distance
2 hrs 12 min
Time
terrain
1,441 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult out and back trail to Christine Falls in Mount Rainier National Park.
This trail goes by Comet Falls, Comet Falls Viewpoint, and Comet Falls Trailhead.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
Rob: Comet Falls
Cool little hike that feels a lot longer than it is... probably because there's lots to look at :0)
Good elevation, fairly steep with lots of big man-made steps. The trail follows the stream pretty much the entire way up, so there's tons of little waterfalls / punchbowls. The trail is high above the creek, so be sure to take the small paths along the way to hit the viewing areas.
Near the end, there's a great smaller waterfall (pretty big, but smaller than Comet) that's a great spot for lunch. We carried on to Comet (only 200 feet farther), and came back to have lunch.
This was a GREAT running trail on the way down. Not too many hikers here, which is surprising because it was a perfect day ( the Paradise lot was full and there were TONS of cars still going up).
Comet Falls
Cool little hike that feels a lot longer than it is... probably because there's lots to look at :0)
Good elevation, fairly steep with lots of big man-made steps. The trail follows the stream pretty much the entire way up, so there's tons of little waterfalls / punchbowls. The trail is high above the creek, so be sure to take the small paths along the way to hit the viewing areas.
Near the end, there's a great smaller waterfall (pretty big, but smaller than Comet) that's a great spot for lunch. We carried on to Comet (only 200 feet farther), and came back to have lunch.
This was a GREAT running trail on the way down. Not too many hikers here, which is surprising because it was a perfect day ( the Paradise lot was full and there were TONS of cars still going up).
Southwest Region - WA Run
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Comet Falls (8/27/14)
Comet Falls Trail in Mt. Rainier, Washington State.
Comet Falls (8/27/14)
Comet Falls Trail in Mt. Rainier, Washington State.
Comet Falls (8/27/14)
Comet Falls Trail in Mt. Rainier, Washington State.
