Chinook Pass Trailhead | Informal Campsite
United States
Details
- Verified:
- 8 months ago
- GPS:
- 46.87544, -121.51804
- Altitude:
- 1631.8 masl
- Website:
- None
- Contributor:
-
olinlindsay
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- No
- Toilets:
- Pit Toilets
- Big Rig Friendly:
- Yes
- Tent Friendly:
- No
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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Description
Large paved parking lot for Chinook Pass TH just outside of Mt Rainier National Park on national forest land. Many people use this trailhead for overnight backcountry trips, so it’s not uncommon for multiple vehicles to be parked here overnight. No “no” signs anywhere, although you may technically need a Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass. All vehicles in the parking lot had some sort of forest pass displayed in the windshield. However, there’s also no pay station here, so maybe not. I left my parks pass visible just in case.
The parking lot is a bit slanted, but there are a few level spots back by the pit toilets.
No ATT service here. It is right next to Highway 410, so there’s a bit of road noise but not too bad.
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Latest Check-Ins
Beautiful views and a chance to talk to some PCT hikers. There is some road noise but traffic is light until the early morning. There are pit toilets but no trash bins.
Report Check-Injust confirming that the description is still accurate! stayed 2 nights. pit toilets do exist, but they’re not the cleanest and don’t have toilet paper. no at&t or verizon service. large lot, room for many vehicles (20 or so are parked here tonight in early july). access to some amazing trails. the PCT portion across the street is spectacular, especially during wildflower season.
Report Check-InLarge paved parking lot for Chinook Pass TH just outside of Mt Rainier National Park on national forest land. Many people use this trailhead for overnight backcountry trips, so it’s not uncommon for multiple vehicles to be parked here overnight. No “no” signs anywhere, although you may technically need a Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass. All vehicles in the parking lot had some sort of forest pass displayed in the windshield. However, there’s also no pay station here, so maybe not. I left my parks pass visible just in case.
The parking lot is a bit slanted, but there are a few level spots back by the pit toilets.
No ATT service here. It is right next to Highway 410, so there’s a bit of road noise but not too bad.