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Comet Falls

Pierce County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
302 ft (92 m)
Location
Pierce County, Washington
Access status
Source-reviewed route and parking
The walk
Approximately 3.6–3.8 miles round trip
Ground & access
Sustained uphill forest and canyon trail. Snow and ice can make the route hazardous.
Reviewed visitor source
Comet Falls, WA.
Comet Falls, WA.
Photo creditPhoto: J Brew, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Follow Comet Falls Trail uphill to the base of Comet Falls and return the same way. Continuing uphill toward Van Trump Park adds substantial distance and climbing beyond this waterfall visit.

Plan your visit

Comet Falls Trail from Paradise Road

NPS overview says 3.8 miles round trip, while its narrative gives 1.8 miles each way. Range retains the discrepancy.

Sustained uphill forest and canyon trail. Snow and ice can make the route hazardous.

Where to start

Use the small Comet Falls trailhead lot four miles east of Longmire on the road to Paradise. NPS states there is no additional nearby parking; choose another hike if the lot is full.

Timing & water

NPS suspended seasonal trail-condition updates until June 2027. Confirm road access and snow conditions with the park before visiting; this is not a current snow-free report.

Before you go

National park entrance requirements apply; no pets on this trail.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Pierce County, Washington.

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