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This short hike travels through beautiful forest overlooking the Nisqually Glacier up to the Alta Vista Summit, where you have an excellent view of Paradise Park and the Tatoosh Range. This hike is ex
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Ashford
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WA
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A very short loop that takes you over a canyon carved by a powerful glacier. This hike is great for those interested in glaciers. A glacier gouged dirt and boulders out of the mountainside to create B
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Packwood
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WA
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- 0.3 mile
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Despite its shortness, this hike takes you through a variety of natural wonders. The hike begins by traversing the wide, pebbly riverbed of Carbon River and continues through an old-growth forest to b
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Wilkeson
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WA
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- 0.4 mile
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This hike takes you by Comet Falls, one of the tallest falls in the park, named for its similarity to a comet’s tail. A short ascent through enchanting forest to a waterfall that drops over a 300-foot
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Ashford
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WA
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- 3.8 miles
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A short spur trail that connects with the Skyline Trail and has great views of the Tatoosh Range, Mount Rainier, and the Nisqually Glacier. If you desire to hike the Skyline Trail, but want a more gra
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Ashford
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WA
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- 2.2 miles
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A short climb to the top of Dege Peak affords views of Mount Rainier, the North Cascades, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, and Sunrise Lake. Although this hike is only 2.8 miles long, it is all uphill for th
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Greenwater
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WA
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- 2.8 miles
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A short hike up to the Emmons Moraine provides an excellent view of the Emmons Glacier, the largest glacier in the contiguous United States. This short, gradual uphill hike is great for children. Hike
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Greenwater
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WA
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- 2.8 miles
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A short descent that passes over a rocky alpine terrain, through subalpine meadows, to a quaint mountain lake. If you want to escape the crowd at Sunrise and experience a variety of different ecosyste
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Greenwater
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WA
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- 5 miles
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An easy hike through old-growth forest travels past the gushing waters of Ranger Falls to a small, quaint emerald-green lake in the northwestern region of the park. The hike to Green Lake attracts man
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Wilkeson
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WA
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- 3.6 miles
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A short interpretive hike through magnificent old-growth forest. The trail is very well maintained but often muddy, due to its low elevation and proximity to the Ohanapecosh River. Wear your hiking bo
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Packwood
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WA
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Hiking
- 1.1 miles
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A short loop with a great view of the Tatoosh Range and Reflection Lakes. This is an easy day hike that explores the area around Reflection Lakes, possibly the most photographed spot on Mount Rainier.
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Ashford
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WA
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- 2.7 miles
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This hike makes a short ascent to a fire lookout on Mount Fremont that towers over the north side of the park. The lookout affords great views of Mount Rainier, Skyscraper Mountain, Grand Park, and So
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Greenwater
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WA
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- 5.4 miles
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A popular loop in the late summer, the Naches Peak Trail offers small mountain lakes, subalpine forest, good views of Mount Rainier, and a worthwhile side trip to Dewey Lake. For good reason, the loop
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Greenwater
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WA
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- 5 miles
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This completely downhill hike (with a vehicle shuttle) passes three waterfalls and runs through the scenic Paradise and Nisqually River Valleys. This hike passes three waterfalls and travels all downh
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Ashford
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WA
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- 4.5 miles
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This short hike travels through beautiful forest overlooking the Nisqually Glacier. This is a great hike for kids and adults alike. The trail takes you through beautiful forested areas and wonderful m
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Ashford
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WA
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Hiking
- 1.2 miles
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A short day hike over a snowfield brings you to the foot of a small glacier. The ice caves of yesteryear that used to draw many to this trail have melted with the general increase in global temperatur
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Ashford
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WA
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Hiking
- 6.4 miles
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A short climb up to the saddle between Pinnacle Peak and Plummer Peak, with great views of Mount Rainier along the trail and at the saddle. This hike is uphill the whole way to the saddle. Wildflowers
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Ashford
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WA
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Hiking
- 2.6 miles
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One of the few hikes that are snow free in June, this short but steep hike up to Rampart Ridge affords you splendid views of Eagle Peak, Mount Rainier, and the Nisqually River Valley. The trail takes
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Ashford
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WA
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- 4.8 miles
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A short hike through beautiful forest to spectacular Silver Falls. Silver Falls opens early in the year due to its low elevation, so visitors can enjoy the falls as early as May. The trail wanders thr
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Packwood
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WA
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Hiking
- 2.7 miles
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An easy one-hour walk to informative viewpoints and a flowery subalpine meadow. The Silver Forest Trail involves two parts. First, a short descent leads to two informative exhibits with great views of
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Greenwater
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WA
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Hiking
- 2 miles
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Quite possibly the most popular hike in Mount Rainier National Park, the Skyline Trail is very well maintained, partly paved, and offers a close-up view of the Nisqually Glacier. For good reason, more
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Ashford
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WA
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- 5.2 miles
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Perfect for children, this medium-length day hike passes one lake and ends at a lake in a glacial cirque. Trees obscure the Snow Lake Trailhead. After parking, walk to the eastern corner of the lot to
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Ashford
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WA
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Hiking
- 2.6 miles
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A one-hour self-guiding informative stroll along Sourdough Ridge. You have a fantastic view of the grandeur of Mount Rainier, while the stations inform you about the small but crucial parts of the eco
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Greenwater
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WA
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- 1.5 miles
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This short, relatively flat hike travels through beautiful forest to striking Spray Falls. From the top of these tall falls, water sprays out, leaving the air misty and raining down on the colorful wi
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Wilkeson
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WA
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Hiking
- 4 miles
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A one-hour hike in the southern section of the park which leads to two different unnamed falls along the same river. This trail descends rather steeply through woods that abound with wildlife to two u
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Packwood
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WA
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- 1.4 miles
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A loop that takes you by Shadow Lake, over the first hump of Burroughs Mountain, and to an overlook of Emmons Glacier. Great for kids and adults alike, this hike explores the scenic area around the Su
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Greenwater
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WA
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- 4.9 miles
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This very popular hike travels through forest and meadow to a fire lookout atop Tolmie Peak, which offers a spectacular view of the northwestern side of Mount Rainier. The trail also takes you by sere
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Wilkeson
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WA
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- 6.5 miles
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A thirty-minute stroll around the Longmire Meadow, with attractions that inform you about the Longmire family and its stake in the park. If you are a history buff who likes casual strolls, you will en
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Ashford
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WA
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- 0.7 mile
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This short loop takes you through an old-growth, low-elevation forest. Along the trail you will see a variety of flora such as vine maple, skunk cabbage, giant ferns, mossy logs, Douglas fir, western
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Ashford
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WA
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- 0.4 mile
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