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Loop · Mount Rainier

Greenwood Lake Trail #253

3 mi loop941 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance3 miFull loop
Elevation gain941 ftTotal climb
High point4,812 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Greenwood Lake Trail #253 is a 3-mile loop starting from High Rock / Greenwood Lake Trailhead. The route follows Greenwood Lake Trail #253.

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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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at High Rock / Greenwood Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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