Narada Falls
- Height
- 168 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Narada Falls drops about 168 ft on Paradise River in Lewis County, Washington.
Closures and warnings
NPS: short steep walk to the base; trail can be very icy in winter. Stay on maintained trails and viewpoints. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 168 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | NPS: Paradise River plunges 168 feet over andesite; rainbows possible on sunny days |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Roadside pullout along Paradise Valley Road about 3 miles below Paradise and 9 miles up from Longmire. |
| Parking | Roadside parking at Narada Falls, about 3 miles below Paradise and 9 miles up from Longmire |
| Fee | Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies |
| Hours | Mount Rainier National Park is open all year, 24 hours a day. |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Mount Rainier National Park) |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Narada Falls open?
NPS: short steep walk to the base; trail can be very icy in winter. Stay on maintained trails and viewpoints. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Mount Rainier National Park is open all year, 24 hours a day.
How tall is Narada Falls?
Narada Falls drops about 168 ft.
How do you get to Narada Falls?
The road in is paved. Roadside pullout along Paradise Valley Road about 3 miles below Paradise and 9 miles up from Longmire. Parking: Roadside parking at Narada Falls, about 3 miles below Paradise and 9 miles up from Longmire.
Do you need a reservation for Narada Falls?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Narada Falls?
The fee is Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies.
When is Narada Falls flowing?
NPS: Paradise River plunges 168 feet over andesite; rainbows possible on sunny days.
What are the rules at Narada Falls?
Dogs are not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Narada Falls is inside Mount Rainier National Park .
Just outside: Mount Rainier Wilderness (under 0.1 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/nature/waterfalls.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, waterfall.heightFt / flowNote, access.parking / hazardNote, access.roadSurface, access.roadNote)
- https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/fees.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.permitRequired / fee, access.fee phrasing)
- https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/hours.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours)