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.
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 (8/27/14)
Comet Falls Trail in Mt. Rainier, Washington State.
Comet Falls (8/27/14)
Comet Falls Trail in Mt. Rainier, Washington State.
