Summerland Trail: Mount Rainier’s Most Underrated Hike
The Summerland Trail on Washington state’s Mount Rainier is one of the most spectacular hikes in the national park, offering … Read more
Mount Rainier National Park
The 11 Best Mt. Rainier Hikes to Add to Your Washington Bucket List
Mount Rainier National Park is a Pacific Northwest wonderland, full of wildflowers, abundant wildlife, and some of the most incredible hiking trails in the United States. So if you’re headed to the park and want to hit some of the most jaw-dropping trails, here’s 11 of the best Mt. Rainier hikes.
Skyline Trail: Mt. Rainier’s Wildflower-filled Paradise with Views for HUNDREDS of Miles
Between its technicolor wildflowers and massive glaciers, if you’re going to hike just one trail in Mt. Rainier National Park, the Skyline Trail may be the perfect choice. If wildflower fields and views for 300 miles in every direction sounds like your idea of a good time, lace up those hiking boots- here’s everything you need to know about the Skyline Trail, Mt. Rainier’s most spectacular hike.
Fremont Lookout: Hike to Mount Rainier’s Highest Fire Lookout
Glacier-capped peaks. A rustic fire lookout. Layers of mountains reaching to the horizon. Fremont Lookout provides all this- plus one of the best views of Mount Rainier that you can find in its national park. So if you’re planning a stop at Mount Rainier National Park, lace up those hiking boots and let’s hit the trail- here’s everything you need to know to hike to the Fremont Lookout.
Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout: Hike to Mount Rainier’s Most Beautiful Viewpoint
Want to hike to a historic fire lookout that offers incredible views of a turquoise lake, evergreen forests, and Mount Rainier towering 14,411 feet above? Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout offers all this- and so much more. So if you’re headed to Mount Rainier National Park, let’s put your hiking boots to good use- here’s everything you need to know to hike to the Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout.
Best Fall Hikes in Mount Rainier
I think it’s safe to say that I’m not alone in loving fall- warm apple cider, snuggling by the fire, and relishing in the leaves’ technicolor spectacular finale before the winter. Lucky for me, I live close to Mount Rainier National Park, one of the best places in the United States to soak up the gorgeous fall colors- and breathtaking mountain views to boot…