About Narada Falls

Narada Falls is one of Mount Rainier National Park's most accessible and dramatic natural features — a 188-foot plunge of the Paradise River over a basalt ledge just steps from a roadside pullout on the Paradise Road. The falls are surrounded by old-growth Pacific silver fir and the dark volcanic rock of the Rainier massif above.

The mist from the falls is intense, and in late summer and fall, wildflower meadows below the viewing area add color to the scene. The falls are most powerful in June and July when snowmelt from the Paradise snowfields above is at peak flow. In late winter the cliff face builds dramatic ice formations visible from the road.

Trail Highlights

• 188-foot plunge of the Paradise River over a basalt ledge
• Steps from the roadside — most accessible major waterfall in Mount Rainier NP
• Mist-soaked viewpoint with wildflower meadows nearby in summer
• Ice formations in winter and early spring are spectacular
• Located on the road to Paradise, the most visited area of the park

Trail Description

From the Narada Falls parking pullout on the Paradise Road (SR-706), follow the short paved path to the viewpoint above the falls. The 188-foot drop is immediately visible and the spray is heavy.

Continue down the short trail toward the river level for a close-up of the base of the falls. Return via the same short path.

Tips & What to Bring

• Narada Falls is on the road to Paradise — easy to combine with the Paradise visitor center
• The park entrance fee applies — have your America the Beautiful pass ready
• Wet weather is the norm at Rainier — always carry waterproof gear
• Summer wildflower displays in the meadows around the falls are extraordinary
• The upper Rainier snowfields are visible from near the falls on clear days

Getting There

From Ashford, WA, enter Mount Rainier National Park via the Nisqually Entrance on SR-706. Follow SR-706 toward Paradise. The Narada Falls parking pullout is on the right approximately 11 miles from the park entrance. GPS: 46.7722, -121.7447.