Mount Rainier National Park
July 1 thru September 30
Trail (3C): Carry water on the trail; hiking boots are recommended. No dogs are allowed on national park trails. Snow sometimes lingers into August at this elevation (7,000 feet), so check with the visitor center for trail conditions and closures. Restrooms are available near the trailhead. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the park, so be prepared (carry extra clothes, snacks and water).
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skyline trailEveryone who visits Mt. Rainier talks about this trail. It is all about views of the mountain and its glaciers with fields of wildflowers thrown in as a bonus. This trailhead is located near the park’s newly reconstructed Paradise Inn.
Distance: 10K (6.2 miles) For more information: Mount Rainier National Park website link OSB ONLY - Online Start Box, sign into https://my.ava.org
REGISTRATION: The POC for this event does not provide event directions or accept alternate payment methods. The entire online process should take less than 10 minutes for a first time user. Point of Contact: Marcia Stein
Phone: 206-713-1564 Email: [email protected] |
For current weather and more trail information: Mount Rainier National Park website link. This event qualifies for the Pacific Crest Trail challenge.
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Naches loop trailOSB ONLY - Online Start Box, sign into https://my.ava.org
Contact: Nancy Wittenberg ([email protected]) This hike is perfect for newcomers to the mountain environment and for those who like a bit more challenge, as well. Very little elevation change (700 feet) if you do the short version (7K). If you include the trip down to Dewey Lakes, you lose and regain 900 feet and add about 4K (for a total 11K). Enjoy beautiful trails, gorgeous wild flowers and amazing views of Mt. Rainier all along the return. Remember, you're in the mountains (trail starts at 5,400 feet), so be prepared for changing weather conditions (carry extra clothes, snacks and water). Sunscreen, a hat and bug repellent are also good ideas. Distance: 7K or 11K REGISTRATION: The POC for this event does not provide event directions or accept alternate payment methods. The entire online process should take less than 10 minutes for a first time user. |