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A scenic and well-maintained trail to Pratt Lake.


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6.2

Miles

10.0

KM

76%

Runnable

4,167' 1,270 m

High

1,888' 575 m

Low

2,416' 737 m

Up

900' 274 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

46%

Max Grade (24°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Lake · Swimming · Views

Need to Know

A Northwest Forest Pass is required. A daily fee box exists at the parking lot along with pit toilets.

Runner Notes

This is a good trail for running. Watch your footing on any of the boardwalks and river crossings.

Description

This is a busy trailhead and for good reason, as it is the start of both the Granite Mountain Trail #1016 and Pratt Lake Trail #1007. After parking and self registering, continue on the trail for about one mile, and you'll reach the split where Granite Mountain Trail heads up (right) and the Pratt Lake Trail continues on.

There can be many small stream crossings in spring, so use care. About 3 miles in (from the parking lot), you'll reach a junction for the Ollalie Lake Trail (down, left). Continue on the Pratt Lake Trail, and shortly you'll come across a great view looking down on Ollalie Lake and out to Mt. Rainier itself. This could be a good turn around location for those looking for a shorter run, or you can continue on towards Pratt Lake which is another few miles up the trail.

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Shared By:

Vikram Sahney

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#381

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Looking down on Ollalie Lake with Mt. Rainier off in the distance. ~4 miles in on Pratt Lake Trail (from parking lot)
Sep 26, 2018 near Riverbend, WA
Overlooking Pratt Lake. Time for a swim!
Sep 26, 2018 near Riverbend, WA
Boardwalk on the Pratt Lake Trail
Sep 26, 2018 near Riverbend, WA

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Aug 21, 2024
Private User
Aug 20, 2024
Micah Humphrey
This should be a recommended route, perfect trail, easy gain, amazing mileage - beautiful views and varied terrain. A must do. 12.5mi — 2h 15m
Sep 17, 2023
Vanessa Maldonado
Modification of route to Pratt Lake and Mt. Defiance 14mi — 4h 00m
Jun 26, 2020
Karen Fisher
Jul 13, 2019
Maureen Elizabeth
part of traverse
Jun 11, 2019
Karen Fisher
Sep 25, 2018
Vikram Sahney
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