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A ten-foot long blue kayak sits on the bank of a lake in front of an inflatable yellow kayak.
NPS/M. Meitle Photo

Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Paddle Sports at Mowich Lake

Paddle sports offer a unique opportunity to get out on the water and experience wilderness lakes that are scattered across Mount Rainier National Park. Mowich Lake is the largest lake in the park and is one of the easiest to access, though still challenging.

Time needed
2-8 Hours
Season
Summer, Fall
Fees
Park entrance fee required.
Accessibility
Trails to reach the shore of Mowich Lake are narrow and uneven, broken by steps, roots, rocks, and other obstacles. The parking area is gravel.

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Part of Mount Rainier National Park. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.