Eagle Peak

Eagle Peak is a mountain summit located in Mount Rainier National Park that rises above thick coniferous forests and opens into alpine meadows. The landscape changes significantly as hikers climb higher, moving from dense woodland into more open terrain.

The summit was named by early settlers who borrowed the term from Native American languages to describe the mountain. Exploration and development of trails in this area became part of the park's early infrastructure during the 1900s.

The mountain received its current name from settler George Longmire, who adapted it from the Native American term Sim-layshe, meaning eagle.

The hike demands good physical fitness and proper mountain gear for steep terrain. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and start early to have enough daylight for the entire route.

Wild strawberries grow along the trail during late summer months and can be spotted by hikers. The summit offers views of several neighboring peaks in the Cascade Range that create a memorable panorama.

Location: Washington

Location: Lewis County

GPS coordinates: 46.75570,-121.77920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:30