Stevens Creek Trail and Maple Creek Camp in Mount Rainier National Park

Stevens Creek Trail meanders gradually down to the river-carved valley formed by Stevens Creek and Maple Creek, passing small waterfalls and a beautiful forest along the way. At 1.7 miles, the backcountry Maple Creek Camp is reached and provides either a great overnight location for camping or a nice place for resting and lunch during a day hike.

The Stevens Creek Trail trailhead is located about 1/2 mile west of Box Canyon on Stevens Canyon Road, in the southern portion of Mount Rainier National Park. During summer months, the road spans from Paradise to the west and Ohanapecosh to the east. The trailhead area also serves as a place for many picnic sites nestled amongst the trees.

The trail descends through a coniferous needle padded trail that occasionally touches on Stevens Creek for views of a waterfall, small gorge, and boulder-covered river views. It would be a good addition to a weekend trip that included Paradise or Ohanapecosh, and it also connects up to the famous Wonderland Trail that loops around Mount Rainier.