Stevens Creek Trail

Route Description for Stevens Creek Trail

The Stevens Creek Trail is a short, enjoyable hike in Mount Rainier National Park that follows alongside Stevens Creek and offers waterfall views. The trail can be lengthened to complete the hike to the Stevens Canyon Waterfall or hiked as a loop using the Wonderland Trail. The trail described is quick, easy, and nicely shaded.

From the parking lot, head out on the trail directly across from the road at the back of the parking lot. The trail is unique in that it’s mostly downhill on the way there and then uphill on the way back, so keep that in mind. The trail is wide and easy to follow.

You’ll wind gently south and then southwest as you approach Stevens Creek. The trail follows along Stevens Creek to the junction with Wonderland Trail. While this hike goes to the junction and back, we encourage you to explore Martha Falls, Stevens Creek, continue to Stevens Canyon Waterfall, or loop around the Wonderland Trail (which would be heading hiker’s left at the junction). To complete the loop, take the Wonderland Trail northeast to the road, then hike west back to the lot.

If you’re just completing the basic 1-mile hike, turn around at the junction and retrace your steps back to the parking lot.

Insider Hints for Stevens Creek Trail

• This is a nicely family-friendly hike, so bring the little ones.
• If you do the loop on the Wonderland Trail, there is a sidewalk to use as you hike back along the road.