Christine Falls Bridge

Tourist attraction · Pierce County

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4 Best Day Trips from Seattle | Condé Nast Traveler

"There are more than 20 designated waterfalls within Mount Rainier National Park, and pretty much all of them are worth visiting. And as an easy-to-reach yet still impressive waterfall that flows year-round, Christine Falls is a no-brainer. It’s accessible from your car—no major hiking or rock scrambling required—so it's too convenient a stop and too easy a picture to pass up. Parking is limited, though, so make this your first stop on your way into the park from the Nisqually entrance." - Jenna Scatena, Allison Williams

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