Trail · Mount Rainier
Big Creek Trail #252
4.5 mi round trip1,682 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance4.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,682 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,640 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Big Creek Trail #252 is a 4.5-mile round trip, out and back from Big Creek Trailhead. The route follows Big Creek Trail #252.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Big Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.