Mount Rainier National Park Trails

Skyline Trail

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With an elevation gain of 1,400 fee, this five-mile hiking trail starts from Paradise to Panorama Point, Stevens-Van Trump Memorial with a final descent …

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Aug 27, 2024
This is by far the most popular and challenging trail in the Paradise area of the park. The views go from subalpine, alpine, to beautiful meadows with flowers and valleys with streams and waterfalls… Full review by Trek805491
Aug 12, 2024
One of the best hikes my family has ever done! Not an easy one, but worth every step. The views are spectacular at every moment, you won’t believe somewhere this beautiful exists! Full review by susansT8977JO
Jul 29, 2024
This hike is absolutely gorgeous and lush. Highly recommend! The meadows were overflowing with flowers, bold chipmunks and marmots dashed across the trail within feet of us, and the glaciers on Mt. R… Full review by Rowan W
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The Skyline Trail is the main route for hiking out of Paradise, Mount Rainier’s south side hub and most popular destination, providing visitors a …
wta.org
This loop is a bit of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde trail which has very tame sections and then pitches 20-30% to get around rock outcroppin…
mtbproject.com

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How many sections of the Skyline Trail are narrow and open on your right side. I find that very unsettling. I don't mind …
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How many sections of the Skyline Trail are narrow and open on your right side. I find that very unsettling. I don't mind elevation or stairs, or rocks -- but "outside rights" are difficult for my equilibrium.
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There is maybe one area that I can remember with a narrow open right side and it was a short path.
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Hi everyone, we (wife and two kids aged 8 and 11) are planning to go out to Rainier in early August during mid week …
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Hi everyone, we (wife and two kids aged 8 and 11) are planning to go out to Rainier in early August during mid week (Tuesday and Wednesday). We would really like to do the skyline trail and was hoping to get feedback around suitability for kids and how early we should try to get to the parking area. Thanks in advance for any insight.
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My son did it and he is 8. It's doable with breaks and a good snack at panorama point. He was tired at the top but got reenergized with some food. Bring plenty of water. We …
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My son did it and he is 8. It's doable with breaks and a good snack at panorama point. He was tired at the top but got reenergized with some food. Bring plenty of water. We had camelbaks. There is a bathroom at panorama,up above the stopping point.
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Answer by Medellin P · Aug 26, 2018
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Is there any need for a GPS ? I am to Mt rainier this is my firs time.Any advise will appreciated.THanks
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No. Just follow the trail signs. The trails are very clearly marked.
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Answer by Brian O · Jul 12, 2015
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Congress established Mount Rainier National Park on March 2, 1899, reaffirming the nation's intent to set aside certain areas of outstanding scenic and scientific value for the enjoyment...
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