Rainier trails

The Granite Mountain Trail, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Washington’s Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, offers an exhilarating hiking experience with remarkable views. As you ascend, you’ll pass through a lush forest before reaching exposed rocky meadows and the fire lookout that provide stunning…

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,146 m • Maximum elevation: 1,695 m

The Mount Washington Trail offers a challenging yet rewarding hike through lush forests and rocky ridges. As you ascend, the dense canopy gives way to open vistas, revealing dramatic views of nearby peaks and valleys, including occasional glimpses of Mount Rainier. The final stretch provides a rugged but…

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,029 m • Maximum elevation: 1,317 m

The hike to Tolmie Peak from Mowich Lake offers a rich blend of serene forest trails, vibrant alpine lakes, and sweeping panoramic views of Mount Rainier. The route begins near Mowich Lake, following the Wonderland Trail through dense, shaded woods before revealing Eunice Lake, a strikingly clear body of water…

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 512 m • Maximum elevation: 1,782 m

The McClellan Butte Trail offers a rewarding yet demanding hike through the dense forests of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The route includes steep switchbacks, occasional creek crossings, and sections of the historic John Wayne Trail. As you ascend, the forest opens up to stunning views of Mount…

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,185 m • Maximum elevation: 1,527 m

The Faraway Rock Loop via Mazama Ridge Trail offers a peaceful yet rewarding hike through Mount Rainier National Park, where hikers are treated to expansive views of the surrounding wilderness. The route meanders through vibrant wildflower meadows in the summer, with stunning sights of Mount Rainier, the…

Distance: 5.2 mi • Elevation gain: 412 m • Maximum elevation: 1,763 m

The West Tiger 3 Trail offers a scenic yet challenging hike through the lush, temperate forest of Tiger Mountain State Forest. As you ascend, you'll encounter a variety of landscapes, including wide, lazy switchbacks and densely vegetated areas filled with ferns and towering trees. The summit rewards hikers…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 623 m • Maximum elevation: 748 m

The Mount Pilchuck Trail offers hikers a challenging yet rewarding adventure through the forests and rocky terrain of Washington's Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. As you ascend, you'll experience a variety of landscapes, including dense old-growth forest, boulder fields, and expansive alpine meadows,…

Distance: 5.3 mi • Elevation gain: 664 m • Maximum elevation: 1,600 m

Mount Si Trail, one of the most iconic hikes in the Pacific Northwest, offers hikers a steady ascent through dense forests and occasional open areas revealing breathtaking vistas. As you climb, you'll pass through old-growth sections, where towering trees and lush foliage set the stage for stunning views of…

Distance: 7.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,018 m • Maximum elevation: 1,193 m

This hike to Indian Bar offers a remarkable journey through some of Mount Rainier National Park's most diverse landscapes. Beginning with shaded forests and gradually opening into the expansive meadows of Summerland, the trail rewards hikers with views of cascading waterfalls, wildflower fields, rugged…

Distance: 8.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,007 m • Maximum elevation: 2,065 m

The Panorama Point Loop via Skyline Trail offers an unforgettable hiking experience in Mount Rainier National Park. Hikers are treated to spectacular panoramic views, including close-up vistas of the towering Mount Rainier, the Nisqually Glacier, and sweeping landscapes dotted with wildflowers in the summer.…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 568 m • Maximum elevation: 2,143 m

The Crown Point Loop hike offers an immersive journey through some of the most beautiful alpine terrain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Starting with the Bullion Basin Trail, you'll wind through lush meadows and dense forests before reaching the ridge for expansive views. As you follow the…

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 711 m • Maximum elevation: 1,927 m

The hike to Camp Muir via the Skyline Trail and Muir Snowfield in Mount Rainier National Park offers a breathtaking journey through vibrant wildflower meadows, rocky terrain, and expansive snowfields. As you ascend, views of nearby volcanic peaks, hanging glaciers, and ridges like Tatoosh open up, making each…

Distance: 8.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,426 m • Maximum elevation: 3,062 m

The Glacier Vista via Skyline Trail offers breathtaking views of Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier, with expansive vistas of the surrounding valleys. As hikers ascend, they will pass through wildflower meadows in the warmer months and experience dramatic alpine terrain, often encountering glaciers and…

Distance: 1.3 mi • Elevation gain: 298 m • Maximum elevation: 1,951 m

The loop hike via Mount Si and Mount Teneriffe Trails provides an exceptional experience in the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area. The route offers a mix of dense, lush forests and sweeping vistas, including views of Mount Rainier, Rattlesnake Ridge, and the surrounding Cascades. Hikers will…

Distance: 8.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,014 m • Maximum elevation: 1,205 m

The West Tiger #3 Loop via Cable Line and West Tiger 3 Trails offers a dynamic, moderately challenging hike with excellent views. The route climbs steadily through forested terrain, with rewarding vistas at the summit, where you'll spot Mount Rainier, the Cascades, and the Olympic Mountains. Along the way,…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 609 m • Maximum elevation: 748 m

The Mount Defiance Trail is a challenging yet rewarding hike within Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Starting with steep switchbacks, the trail weaves through lush forests before offering a break at the serene Mason Lake, surrounded by evergreen peaks and often reflecting the sky. The final ascent to…

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,175 m • Maximum elevation: 1,652 m

The Dirty Harry's Peak Trail offers a vigorous and rewarding hike through the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area. The route begins by climbing steadily through dense forests, eventually breaking into rocky terrain with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. From the…

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,081 m • Maximum elevation: 1,392 m

Hiking the Chirico Trail to Poo-Poo Point offers a delightful escape into nature, where the lush conifer forests gradually yield to breathtaking views. As you ascend, the trail's charm is accentuated by the steep stone steps, leading you through a landscape reminiscent of a classical painting, and culminating…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 499 m • Maximum elevation: 546 m

The Mount Si Trail offers an exhilarating journey through a vibrant forest, leading you to breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Cascade Mountains, the picturesque Snoqualmie Valley and Mount Rainier emerging in the distance. With each step, you’re embraced by nature’s beauty, from the soothing…

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,039 m • Maximum elevation: 1,228 m

The Skyline Loop Trail via Panorama Point in Mount Rainier National Park offers an unforgettable hiking experience characterized by breathtaking views and diverse landscapes. As you traverse the trail, you'll encounter vibrant wildflower meadows, glacial vistas, and panoramic views of iconic peaks, including…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 581 m • Maximum elevation: 2,143 m

Distance: 14.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,204 m • Maximum elevation: 2,064 m

Distance: 5.1 mi • Elevation gain: 568 m • Maximum elevation: 1,892 m

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,004 m • Maximum elevation: 2,066 m

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Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 694 m • Maximum elevation: 601 m

Loop hike from Paradise to Panorama Point via Relief Map of Mount Rainier, Skyline Trail, Dead Horse Creek Trail, Glacier Vista Trail, Glacier Vista, Upper Skyline Trail, Golden Gate Trail, Golden Gate Falls and Myrtle Falls Viewpoint in the Mount Rainier National Park and the Paradise Park. #Hiking #Loop…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 536 m • Maximum elevation: 2,147 m

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Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 205 m • Maximum elevation: 1,793 m

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Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 507 m • Maximum elevation: 1,782 m

Mount Rainier National Park. Yakima Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #Nature #Rainier

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 370 m • Maximum elevation: 2,181 m

Mount Rainier National Park. Paradise Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 566 m • Maximum elevation: 2,143 m

Distance: 9.0 mi • Elevation gain: 751 m • Maximum elevation: 2,383 m