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  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
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One of the longest waterfalls in the park (320'), Comet Falls was named because it resembles the tail of a comet. Van Trump Park honors P. B. Van Trump, who, with Hazard Stevens, was one of the first people to stand on the summit of Mount Rainier.

Short Hike: Check out the Comet Falls Hike for details about access. You'll pass multiple waterfall on your way to Comet Falls!

Gem Type: Waterfall
Shared by:
Brian Smith

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All up to the falls and down coming back. Great views of the stream along the way.
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Amazing view of the falls, a great payoff for the hike up!

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