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Bench and Snow Lake
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Description
While Reflection Lakes garner most of the glory as the premier locales for views and reflections of Rainier, Bench and Snow Lakes offer equally stunning (if not better) reflections of the iconic peak, without the crowds. A short hike (about 1-mile one-way) filters out many park visitors who opt for the roadside convenience of Reflection Lakes.
Those who choose to hike to Snow Lake will be rewarded with incredible scenery and relative solitude. Be sure to check out Bench Lake along the way!
Short Hike: Follow the Bench and Snow Lake Trail from Stevens Canyon Rd.
Family Friendly: Moderate grades and short overall distance make this a great family outing. Pack a picnic!
Gem Type: Lake
Check In
Check-Ins
Oct 21, 2018
Falisity Adcock
Great hike for kids. Our 5yr old had no problem with a few breaks in between. Lots of switchbacks. The Lakers are nice. We plan on camping in summer!
Jul 11, 2018
Susan Dulik
Easy hike. Nice views, but a little underwhelming after seeing the views on Skyline trail.
Aug 14, 2017
Diana Rypkema
Pretty views, nice trees and smells. Cool leaves. Lots of flies. Persistent camp robbers. Boy who did not like the bathroom.
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
5.3 mi
8.6 km
Skyline Trail
Eatonville, WA
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5.3 mi 8.6 km | Eatonville, WA |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Entire trail still under several feat of snow. Hiked on a warm day but it was already getting soft by 8 am. Very sloshy by early afternoon.
18 days ago
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58
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83.5 mi
134.4 km
Wonderland Trail
Eatonville, WA
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83.5 mi 134.4 km | Eatonville, WA |
Unknown
Update
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28
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3.6 mi
5.9 km
Naches Peak Loop
Eatonville, WA
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3.6 mi 5.9 km | Eatonville, WA |
Bad / Closed
Update
Snowy, Icy - You'll need micro spikes or possibly snowshoes to get all the way around.
11 days ago
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27
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8.8 mi
14.1 km
Camp Muir
Eatonville, WA
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8.8 mi 14.1 km | Eatonville, WA |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Entire trail still under several feat of snow. Hiked on a warm day but it was already getting soft by 8 am. Very sloshy by early afternoon.
18 days ago
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17
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4.6 mi
7.4 km
Comet Falls
Eatonville, WA
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4.6 mi 7.4 km | Eatonville, WA |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Sketchy traverse with dangerous runout across steep snow-covered slopes, starting at about 1.2 miles in. Wear ice spikes.
41 days ago
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21
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2.9 mi
4.6 km
Silver Falls Loop
Tieton, WA
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2.9 mi 4.6 km | Tieton, WA |
Unknown
Update
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14
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0.3 mi
0.5 km
Grove of the Patriarchs
Eatonville, WA
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0.3 mi 0.5 km | Eatonville, WA |
Unknown
Update
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17
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2.7 mi
4.4 km
Comet Falls Trail
Eatonville, WA
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2.7 mi 4.4 km | Eatonville, WA |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Sketchy traverse with dangerous runout across steep snow-covered slopes, starting at about 1.2 miles in. Wear ice spikes.
41 days ago
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10
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14.4 mi
23.2 km
Indian Bar
Eatonville, WA
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14.4 mi 23.2 km | Eatonville, WA |
Unknown
Update
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2
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12.4 mi
19.9 km
Echo Rock and Observation Rock
Eatonville, WA
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12.4 mi 19.9 km | Eatonville, WA |
Unknown
Update
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1
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Shared by Brian Smith
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