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The trailhead for the Nisqually Vista Trail is located in Paradise. This trail is a 1.2 mile loop with interpretive signs. It leads through very beautiful meadows of wildflowers to a view of Nisqually Glacier (except when it is real cloudy and foggy like the day I was last there). The flowers were still pretty and colorful.
Equipment: Good Hiking Shoes, water, a snack, sunscreen, and a hat
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 55210 238th Avenue, Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360) 569-2211
Website: www.nps.gov/mora
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The Wonderland Trail circles through the park and is a total of 93 mile in length. It connects with many of the other trails in the park, so you can access it in many different locations.
Equipment: Good Hiking Shoes, water, a snack, sunscreen, and a hat
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 55210 238th Avenue, Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360) 569-2211
Website: www.nps.gov/mora
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This is a short, paved, interpretive trail that leads to the very narrow, 115 foot deep Box Canyon. Nice views and interesting canyon. Much of this trail is accessible.
Equipment: Good Hiking Shoes, water, sunscreen, and a hat
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 55210 238th Avenue, Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360) 569-2211
Website: www.nps.gov/mora
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The Sourdough Ridge Trail also begins near Sunrise Viewpoint. It passes Dege Peak (1.5 miles) and continues on to Sunrise (2.9 miles one way). I only hiked a short portion of this trail.
Equipment: Good Hiking Shoes, water, a snack, sunscreen, and a hat
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 55210 238th Avenue, Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360) 569-2211
Website: www.nps.gov/mora
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The Palisades Trail is one of two trailheads located near the Sunrise Viewpoint. It leads 3.5 miles (one way) through a very pretty sub-Alpine forest to Upper Palisades Camp near Brown Peak. The trail passes near Sunrise Lake and the shore of Clover Lake (1.5 miles).
Equipment: Good Hiking Shoes, water, a snack, sunscreen, and a hat
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 55210 238th Avenue, Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360) 569-2211
Website: www.nps.gov/mora
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Another very nice trail in the park is the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail. This is an interpretive trail through an old growth forest dominated by Douglas firs, Western Redcedars, and Western hemlocks. The trailhead is located near the Stevens Canyon Entrance to the park.
Equipment: Good Hiking Shoes, water, sunscreen, and a hat
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 55210 238th Avenue, Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360) 569-2211
Website: www.nps.gov/mora
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To me, this is one of the nicest trails along Sunrise Road. The Summerland Trail is 8.5 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of 2100 feet, and is a moderately difficult hike. Summerland is a very nice sub-Alpine and Alpine region that begins just below the tree line. The offers great views of Mount Rainier and Little Tahoma Peak, unless it is cloudy like on this particular visit. I have visited here on a clearer day and the view is spectacular. If you follow along the trail a few miles you will see the upper valley of Frying Pan Creek. This is a great place to spot elk and mountain goats in the proper season.
Equipment: Good Hiking Shoes, water, a snack, sunscreen, and a hat
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 55210 238th Avenue, Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360) 569-2211
Website: http://www.nps.gov/mora
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The Owyhigh Lakes Trail is 7 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 1350 feet if you are going to the lakes. You can keep going on the trail all the way to Ohanapecosh (17 miles one way) if you wish, and this trail intersects others. The trail leads through dense woodland to Owyhigh Lakes. The trailhead is on the left about 3 miles past the White River Entrance.
Equipment: Good Hiking Shoes, water, a snack, sunscreen, and a hat
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 55210 238th Avenue, Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360) 569-2211
Website: www.nps.gov/mora
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Mount Rainier National Park is a hiking, backpacking, climbing mecca for good reason. With stunning Mount Rainier as its epicenter, it's no wonder so many people come to climb to its top, hike around its perimeter or just hike in its splendid shadow. With hundreds of miles of trails for all skill levels, get out and enjoy The Mountain up close.
Equipment: Good hiking boots and warm cushioned socks are a must. Bring layers of synthetics to stay warm and do not forget your rain gear. Coming to tackle the Wonderland Trail? Bring a tent, sleeping bag, mat, cooker and means of treating the water. Climbing the massive one? Contact a guiding company in advance and make sure you are ready. It's not a walk in the park!
Written Nov 4, 2009
Nice trail, it changes through about 2 or 3 thousand feet from, small pines, lush waterfalls and fern infested trails through optional cutoffs that lead to the majestic Reflections Lake ( given for it's mirror image of the Mount Rainier Peak). The trail is a moderate hike anywhere from 5 to 8 miles and diverse from the climate changes.
Equipment: This trail is moderate and populated but bring the proper clothes for this high elevation, it is a bit cooler then sea level.
Written Oct 16, 2006
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