Lake · Mount Rainier
Cora Lake
1.1 mi round trip680 ft gainEasyDay 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
Distance1.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain680 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,786 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cora Lake is a lake reached by a 1.1-mile round trip from Big Creek Trailhead. The route follows Big Creek Trail #252 to the shore.
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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.