Lost Owl Lodge Local Attractions Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mount Rainier National Park is minutes away with the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail a 15-minute drive, Tipsoo Lake and Natches Peak Trail 30 minutes away, and Sunrise and Paradise a one-hour drive.
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Parque Nacional Monte Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park is minutes away with the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail a 15-minute drive, Tipsoo Lake and Natches Peak Trail 30 minutes away, and Sunrise and Paradise a one-hour drive.
Tipsoo Lake is a 30-minute drive from the cabin. There are spots for picnicking and a short loop hike around the lake. It is a good starting point for the Nachez Peak hike. Tipsoo lake is very popular and can be quite crowded. Try to go during off-peak times during the week.
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Tipsoo Lake
Tipsoo Lake is a 30-minute drive from the cabin. There are spots for picnicking and a short loop hike around the lake. It is a good starting point for the Nachez Peak hike. Tipsoo lake is very popular and can be quite crowded. Try to go during off-peak times during the week.
This is our favorite hike. It starts at Tipsoo Lake and loops around Naches Peak. There are alpine lakes, incredible wildflowers in July, huckleberries in August, and amazing views of Mount Rainier. It is best to do the loop from Tipsoo Lake in a clockwise manner around the peak.
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Naches Peak Loop
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailThis is our favorite hike. It starts at Tipsoo Lake and loops around Naches Peak. There are alpine lakes, incredible wildflowers in July, huckleberries in August, and amazing views of Mount Rainier. It is best to do the loop from Tipsoo Lake in a clockwise manner around the peak.
Paradise is the location of the Visitor Center and historic Paradise Lodge. There are many hiking trails ranging from an easy paved loop to strenuous routes. Paradise is usually very busy so it is best to try to go on weekdays.
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Paradise
Paradise is the location of the Visitor Center and historic Paradise Lodge. There are many hiking trails ranging from an easy paved loop to strenuous routes. Paradise is usually very busy so it is best to try to go on weekdays.
Sunrise is on the east side of the park and is at an elevation above 6000 feet. There are many hiking trails and some of the best views of Mount Rainier.
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Sunrise Visitor Center
Sunrise Park RoadSunrise is on the east side of the park and is at an elevation above 6000 feet. There are many hiking trails and some of the best views of Mount Rainier.
This hike is no longer possible as the bridge was damaged and is now closed.
The Grove of the Patriarchs is about a 15-minute drive from the cabin. It is a short hike to an amazing grove of giant trees crossing the Ohanapakosh River on a bridge to the trees. Check to see if the bridge is open.
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Grove of the Patriarchs Trail
Grove of the Patriarchs TrailThis hike is no longer possible as the bridge was damaged and is now closed.
The Grove of the Patriarchs is about a 15-minute drive from the cabin. It is a short hike to an amazing grove of giant trees crossing the Ohanapakosh River on a bridge to the trees. Check to see if the bridge is open.
White Pass Ski Area is about 20 minutes east of the cabin. It is a paradise for downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding.
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White Pass Ski Resort
48935 US-12White Pass Ski Area is about 20 minutes east of the cabin. It is a paradise for downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding.
This trail is located on the road to Paradise near Mirror Lake. It is our favorite spot for huckleberries in late August
Bench and Snow Lake Trail
Snow Lake TrailThis trail is located on the road to Paradise near Mirror Lake. It is our favorite spot for huckleberries in late August
Food scene
This saloon is a favorite with the locals. It features typical bar and grill food with a family-friendly atmosphere with shuffleboard and pool tables. There is often live music and Karaoke on the weekends. The service is friendly. There is a beer garden in the summer. Open 11 am - 11 pm every day.
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Blue Spruce Saloon And Diner
13019 US-12This saloon is a favorite with the locals. It features typical bar and grill food with a family-friendly atmosphere with shuffleboard and pool tables. There is often live music and Karaoke on the weekends. The service is friendly. There is a beer garden in the summer. Open 11 am - 11 pm every day.
This is a recent and very popular addition to Packwood. It features a number of craft beers and ciders and small plate food items like pretzels, tacos, sammies, and brats on a rotating basis. There are sampler boards for the brews and an outside area adjacent. It has become quite popular so plan on arriving early. It is the spot to grab a drink and hang out with indoor and outdoor seating, a fireplace, and fire pits. There can be live music, and there are horseshoe pits. Open 1 pm - 9 pm Monday through Thursday, 1 pm - 10 pm Friday, 12 pm - 10 pm Saturday, and 12 pm - 9 pm Sunday.
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Packwood Brewing Co.
12298 US-12This is a recent and very popular addition to Packwood. It features a number of craft beers and ciders and small plate food items like pretzels, tacos, sammies, and brats on a rotating basis. There are sampler boards for the brews and an outside area adjacent. It has become quite popular so plan on arriving early. It is the spot to grab a drink and hang out with indoor and outdoor seating, a fireplace, and fire pits. There can be live music, and there are horseshoe pits. Open 1 pm - 9 pm Monday through Thursday, 1 pm - 10 pm Friday, 12 pm - 10 pm Saturday, and 12 pm - 9 pm Sunday.
The Mountain Goat serves coffee, tea, pastries, scones, and oat bars. Pick up your coffee or latte to go, or enjoy it in the ample indoor and outdoor seating. Local swag is available as well. Open 7 am - 5 pm every day.
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The Mountain Goat
105 Main St EThe Mountain Goat serves coffee, tea, pastries, scones, and oat bars. Pick up your coffee or latte to go, or enjoy it in the ample indoor and outdoor seating. Local swag is available as well. Open 7 am - 5 pm every day.
You won't have trouble finding this bright orange restaurant known for its delicious burgers. They have great burgers and a wide variety to choose from. The jalapeño burger is my favorite. They also feature fries and tater tots. They have soft drinks and beer. Enjoy your meal inside, or on the covered deck outside. Open 11 am - 6:45 pm Wednesday through Saturday, and 11 am - 5:45 on Sunday.
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Cliff Droppers
12968 US-12You won't have trouble finding this bright orange restaurant known for its delicious burgers. They have great burgers and a wide variety to choose from. The jalapeño burger is my favorite. They also feature fries and tater tots. They have soft drinks and beer. Enjoy your meal inside, or on the covered deck outside. Open 11 am - 6:45 pm Wednesday through Saturday, and 11 am - 5:45 on Sunday.
For great coffee, lattes, tea, smoothies, and hot chocolate drive through the Base Camp Coffee shop. The service is fast, and the baristas are friendly. Open 6 am to 6 pm every day.
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Base Camp Coffee
12967 US-12For great coffee, lattes, tea, smoothies, and hot chocolate drive through the Base Camp Coffee shop. The service is fast, and the baristas are friendly. Open 6 am to 6 pm every day.
Cruisers is known for its pizza but has great breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and more. Gluten-free pizza crust is available. Open 9 am - 9 pm except for Saturday and Sunday which are 8 am - 9 pm.
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Cruisers Pizza
13028 US-12Cruisers is known for its pizza but has great breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and more. Gluten-free pizza crust is available. Open 9 am - 9 pm except for Saturday and Sunday which are 8 am - 9 pm.
Nacho's is a recent addition to the Packwood scene and features a multitude of Mexican dishes. The menu is almost a dozen pages. Surprisingly, there are no gluten-free options on the menu other than a green salad. Open 11 am - 9 pm Tuesday through Thursday, 11 am - 10 pm Friday and Saturday, and closed on Monday.
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Nachos Mexican resturant
13016 U.S. 12Nacho's is a recent addition to the Packwood scene and features a multitude of Mexican dishes. The menu is almost a dozen pages. Surprisingly, there are no gluten-free options on the menu other than a green salad. Open 11 am - 9 pm Tuesday through Thursday, 11 am - 10 pm Friday and Saturday, and closed on Monday.
Open on the weekends seasonally, this trailer dishes out delicious ice cream. It is located next to Packwood Brewing Company.
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The Ice Cream Airstream
12298 Main St EOpen on the weekends seasonally, this trailer dishes out delicious ice cream. It is located next to Packwood Brewing Company.
This food truck serving Thai food is a new addition to Packwood and has wonderful flavorful offerings.
ZEST MOBILE FOOD TRUCK
112 Norman WayThis food truck serving Thai food is a new addition to Packwood and has wonderful flavorful offerings.
Activity
In late August and early September, there is whitewater rafting on the Tieton River. Contact Wildwater River Guides.
Tieton River
In late August and early September, there is whitewater rafting on the Tieton River. Contact Wildwater River Guides.
On the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends hundreds of booths and restaurants are open all over Packwood. In late July there is a 3 day car festival, the Hot Rod Run.
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Packwood Flea Market
104 Snyder RdOn the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends hundreds of booths and restaurants are open all over Packwood. In late July there is a 3 day car festival, the Hot Rod Run.
The Cowlitz River runs through the valley. There is fishing in the river, hiking along the banks, and a swimming hole at Jody's Bridge (bridge no longer there). The swimming hole is at the end of Forest Service Road 1270. The entrance is about 2 miles east of the cabin on US Highway 12. There is a wide slow flowing part of the river with a rock for jumping off, and a rope swing.
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Cowlitz River
The Cowlitz River runs through the valley. There is fishing in the river, hiking along the banks, and a swimming hole at Jody's Bridge (bridge no longer there). The swimming hole is at the end of Forest Service Road 1270. The entrance is about 2 miles east of the cabin on US Highway 12. There is a wide slow flowing part of the river with a rock for jumping off, and a rope swing.