A breathtaking hike, both sometimes in effort and scenery. This takes you past iconic Comet Falls to one of the grandest views of Mount Rainier in the park. The Van Trump Park Download Highlights: Several cascades and waterfalls, including Comet, the most photogenic in the...
This is one of the ultimate, excuse-free national-park hikes. Rain? Wind? Snow? Tree cover, baby. Too long? You’ve logged more mileage shopping at Cosco; here, you don’t dodge shopping carts, neither. Too arduous? Please. The only climb, at the end, lasts about 25 yards, less...
A trip with almost constant ascent to a pair of beautiful alpine lakes, ringed by peaks. Along the way are views of Mount Rainier. The last mile or so is heavenly and well worth the effort. The Crystal Lakes Download Highlights: Two gorgeous alpine lakes,...
Above: No one said anything about snow on July 31 in Mount Rainier National Park! I am a journalist, so I am accustomed to researching the bejeebers out of everything, including my outdoor experiences. So imagine my surprise when I reached Third Beach in Olympic...
A lot of my favorite places in Mount Rainier National Park – Reflection Lakes, Faraway Rock, Mazama Ridge, Paradise River, and more – all jammed into one stroll. The Lakes Loop Trail Download Click to Download .GPX File Highlights: Glorious bodies of water, Mount Rainier...
This is one of those glad-I-went-there, destination hikes, requiring effort for the payoff. The Indian Henry Download Highlights: Rolling meadows with wildflowers (in season) and views of Mount Rainier and, on clear days, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens. Travel Time (from Urban Centers to...
