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“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
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Summer or winter, Mount Rainier attracts about 1 million people every year. It’s a unique and stunning landmark in Washington’s landscape. Take a look at the photos below and get a dose of Pacific Northwest’s summer beauty!
Pinnacle Peak Trail is an easy out and back trail to the peak, which is situated in the middle of the Tatoosh Range. This trail takes hikers to the second highest peak in the range with the elevation of 6562 feet.
Shadow Lake Trail is a wonderful, easy and family friendly hike in the Sunrise Area. You will enjoy astounding views of mountains and tundra ecosystem. This short trail explores unusual ecosystem and offers gorgeous views of Mount Rainier.
Panorama Point opens before visitors breathtaking views of the Paradise region, the Tatoosh Range and stunning views of both stratovolcanoes. If you turn your back to Mount Rainier and look to the South, you will be able to see Mt. St. Helens to the right and Mt. Adams to the left. Between these two mountains there is Mt. Hood.
Mount Rainier National Park is a well known park among the tourists for its dense forests, waterfalls, wildflower meadows, river valleys and of course for its icy glaciers. This park opens dozens of possibilities for hikers offering more than 260 miles of trails.
The Mount Fremont Lookout Trail is a very easy, but unbelievably beautiful route. This trail is very popular and gets crowded in summer. The old fire-watch tower that is found at the end of the hike is a real treat to the tourists. On a clear day, visitors will surely enjoy the views of Mount Stuart, Glacier Peak and sometimes Mount Baker.
The Paradise Area is famous among hikers and photographers. Here you can find the most stunning views of Mount Rainier with its glaciers. The Paradise Area trails are one of the most popular in Washington State, the views here are unbelievably perfect.
Skyline Trail is known as the best hike in Mount Rainier National Park. It leads hikers through alpine meadows with numbers of wildflowers at Paradise, passes streams and waterfalls, and even snowfields and glaciers. Skyline Trail loops up to Panorama Point, the most gorgeous and stunning viewpoint where hikers enjoy the closeness of Mount Rainier.
Burroughs Mountain Trail offers wonderful opportunities for wildlife viewing. Hikers here enjoy perfect and peaceful views of Mount Rainier, pikas and marmots that can be found here. Burroughs Mountain consists of three summits: First, Second and Third Burroughs. The summits are over 7,000 feet.
The Paradise Area is famous for its’ gorgeous wildflower meadows. The Paradise Area flower trails are one of the most popular in Washington State. The views here are unbelievably perfect: multicolored meadows are set against the background of the most famous Mount Rainier.
Alta Vista is a magnificent trail with gorgeous views. In Spanish language Alta Vista means “high view”, and to tell you the truth the views from this trail are really perfect, especially on a clear day.
Berkeley Park is a wonderful place for peaceful rest and precious quietness. This place is considered to be one of the best displays of wildflower. July is the best time for enjoying colorful flowers that make a perfect background for Mount Rainier.
Two pristine alpine lakes, Bench and Snow Lakes, are situated in the Mt. Rainier Area and are very popular among the hikers. The trail provides plenty of beautiful views and takes hikers up and down along the way
The Palisades Lakes Trail that starts at Sunrise Point, offers splendid views of wonderful lakes along your way. The path passes six alpine lakes and every lake can be considered a perfect destination. It’s up to you where to stop and when to return.
Grand Park offers the most iconic views of its’ meadows and gorgeous Mount Rainier. There are several ways you can get into the park: the traditional that starts from Sunrise and the unofficial via Lake Eleanor. The traditional approach to the park is tough and long; so many hikers just prefer taking a backdoor route.