![]() All hikers we met along the trail had turned around in early stages of snow, with a mixture of elderly and adults with children. This hike was a great time, and we had a lot of fun, but I can’t say that I would recommend this until the snow melts when there are no precarious or questionable conditions/obstacles. My guess is the trail will reveal itself in the coming weeks, but currently there are still several feet of snow covering the typical dried-out trail. Drive time from Seattle is between 2 and 2.5 hours. We did press on to the base of the falls, where the snow-bridge was still intact but seemed to be rapidly thinning. There is not a pit toilet or any facilities at the trailhead, so stop for the restroom at either Kautz Creek Trailhead or Longmire. Essentially, a weak surface in some areas where it’s not entirely obvious or foreseeable. There are a few spots where large trees lie directly in your path, and also bits along the snow where the upper shelves are thinning and hollow drops are caved out to several feet over small boulders beneath. One of the highest waterfalls in the park, Comet Falls was named because it resembles the tail of a comet. There is no additional parking nearby, so have an alternate hike in mind. Having experience with snow, my hiking partner and I proceeded cautiously beyond these obstacles with a combination of sturdy hiking boots and micro-spikes for extra grip/traction. The Comet Falls trailhead is located four miles east of Longmire on the road toward Paradise. There are still significant amounts of snow covering the entire 2nd mile of the ascent, and major portions of this are on steep hillsides with the river below. Comet Falls is currently not advised for most casual day-hikers. ![]()
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