Hike and Photograph Little Mashel Waterfalls

This five-mile roundtrip hike takes you to a series of stunning waterfalls in the foothills west of Mount Rainier NP. The greenery covers every surface near the waterfall, making for a really magical sight. Once you get close to the falls, you can take the Middle Falls Trail or go to the top of the falls via the Upper Falls Trail. Note that the lower waterfall trail was closed at the time of writing due to a landslide, but the Middle Falls and Upper Falls trails are open. Check Washington Trails Association (WTA) website for current trip reports.