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Mount Rainier National Park
Lake George Trail
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| A map of the Lake George Trail route from Westside Road. Click on the MAP for larger printable map. Use of a topographic map is recommended. |
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Trail Description:
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Lake George
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Gobblers Knob
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Distance, round-trip:
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9.8 miles
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12.8 miles
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Elevation gain:
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390 feet
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1585 feet
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Hiking time, round-trip:
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5 hours
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8 hours
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Wilderness camps:
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Lake George
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No
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Lake George is a pristine mountain lake, nestled in the northwest shoulder of Mount Wow. The rock outcrop of Gobblers Knob is situated at the north end of Mount Wow, a mountain whose name means "goat."
One mile east of the Nisqually Entrance is the Westside Road junction. Turn here and continue up the Westside Road to where it ends (approximately 3 miles from the start of the road). Hike up the closed portion of the road to Round Pass and the trailhead (approximately 4 miles).
The hike to Lake George is easy with a gradual incline. It is popular for families with small children. The hike up to Gobblers Knob Lookout is an additional 1.5 miles and much steeper.
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Along the Trail:
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Take time to enjoy the shoreline of Lake George and the summer wildflowers and wildlife while hiking to Gobblers Knob. From the lookout is a spectacular view of Mount Rainier and the Tahoma Glacier cascading from the summit down the west slope of the mountain. On a clear day the peaks of Mounts St. Helens, Mount Hood, Mount Adams, and the Olympic Mountains are visible to the south and east. The fire lookout itself is worth more than a quick glance as it has been in use since the 1930s.
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Backpacking:
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Campsites at Lake George are popular. Permits are required for camping. Permits and current trail conditions are available park-wide from wilderness information centers, ranger stations, and visitor centers. Fires are prohibited. No pets on trails. Treat water before drinking.
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 Trail Conditions Planning a trip into the Mount Rainier backcountry? Find out what the trails are like before you go. more... | |  Wilderness Trip Planning: get the maps you need. Wilderness Trip Planning more... | |
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Did You Know?
Mount Rainier is the most heavily glaciated peak in the lower 48 states at 35 square miles of snow and ice with Emmons Glacier being the largest by surface area with 4.3 square miles of ice. The Emmons is best viewed from Sunrise on the NE side of the mountain.
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Last Updated: April 28, 2009 at 15:52 EST |