Travis T.
2/9/2025
Bench and Snow Lake Trail is located on the south side of Mount Rainier National Park and is a great hike for beginners and families. I found it to be a nice scenic hike. The parking lot is small,...
Bench and Snow Lake Trail
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Packwood, WA 98361
The Bench and Snow Lake Trail, located in Mount Rainier National Park near Packwood, WA, offers a captivating roundtrip hike of 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 700 feet. Hikers can expect a beautiful journey that features stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh Range, alongside serene lakes often surrounded by early summer snow and vibrant wildflowers in midsummer.
This trail, which includes a series of gentle ups and downs, leads to Bench Lake and continues to Snow Lake, generally accessible by late July when conditions improve. The area is rich in natural beauty, showcasing silver forests and providing opportunities to spot wildlife, including black bears, while enjoying the changing colors of mountain ash and huckleberries in the fall.
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