Northwest Wildflowers

Wildflower Destinations > Washington Cascades (Central)

Naches Peak & Tipsoo Lake

Pierce County, Washington

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest & Mt. Rainier National Park

Fees: none (except in PCT lot)

Activity: hiking

Elevation: 5300'-5900'

Current status (as of 12/12/24): not blooming

Peak wildflower bloom on Naches Peak & Tipsoo Lake is typically from mid-July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until mid-September.*

Typical year:

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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.