Use these trailheads to hike the Lakes Trail loops clockwise Access the Skyline Trail and proceed right approximately 1.40 miles / 2.30 km to its junction with the Lakes Trail, indicated by signage.
The Skyline trailheads are located along the north edges of the Paradise parking areas. Use this trailhead to hike the Lakes Trail loops counterclockwise The Lakes trailhead is located just south of Paradise Inn where Paradise Road turns into Valley Road, across the road from the last parking area. Continue into the park on Paradise Road (on some maps shown as The Road to Paradise) and proceed 16.00 miles / 25.70 km to the parking areas at the Paradise Jackson Visitor Center. Rainier National Park's Nisqually entrance just east of Ashford, Washington Eastbound on State Route 706 (on some maps shown as National Park Highway), proceed to its terminus at Mt. Rainier National Park - Paradise Area, Washington South CascadesĪncestral lands of the Nisqually, Mishalpam (Upper Nisqually), and Taidnapam (Upper Cowlitz) Starting from Reflection Lakes, hike into the Tatoosh Range for excellent views of Mount Rainier and Mount Adams.Įnjoy other day hikes in the Paradise area, or learn about more Trails of Mount Rainier.Mountain and panoramic views lake views wildflowers wildlifeĢ.70 miles / 4.30 km (western and eastern Lakes Trail sections and High Lakes Trail hiked as a loop from the Reflection Lakes trailheads)ģ.30 miles / 5.20 km (western and eastern Lakes Trail sections and High Lakes Trail hiked as a loop from the Valley Road trailhead)Ĥ.60 miles / 7.40 km (western and eastern Lakes Trail sections and High Lakes Trail hiked as a loop between the Lakes and Skyline trailheads)Ĥ.80 miles / 7.70 km (western and eastern Lakes Trail sections and High Lakes Trail hiked as a loop to and from the Lakes trailhead)ĥ.40 miles / 8.70 km (full Lakes Trail hiked as a loop between the Lakes and Skyline trailheads or to and from the Reflection Lakes or Valley Road trailheads) Enjoy lovely subalpine meadows and lakes. Located east of Reflection Lakes along Stevens Canyon Road, Bench Lake is 0.75 miles (1.2 km) from the trailhead, while Snow Lake is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) further down the trail. Along the way view Mount Rainier, glaciers, and the Tatoosh Range, with glimpses of Mount Adams and Mount St. This loop trail is the essential Paradise area trail, climbing from the main visitor area up through subalpine meadows. Alta Vista Trail (1.7 mi/2.7 km) - Wildflowers and views of the Paradise area. Deadhorse Creek Trail & Morraine Trail (2.5 mi/4 km) - Glacier and wildflower views. Skyline Trail to Myrtle Falls (1 mi/1.6 km) - Paved and wheelchair accessible with assistance. Nisqually Vista Trail (1.2 mi/1.9 km) - Views of the Nisqually Glacier. Take any of these trails for excellent views of Mount Rainier, subalpine meadows, and wildlife: Please stay on the trails the meadows are very fragile and heavily visited. Snow can linger on trails well into June or even July. If you plan to visit Paradise, remember that Paradise is located at an elevation of 5,400 feet and trails may be steep and strenuous. Trails through the wildflower meadows of Paradise can range from easy to strenuous. 
#MT RAINIER REFLECTION LAKE HIKE DOWNLOAD#
Information services formerly available at the Paradise Ranger Station are now available at the Guide House.įor a summary of Paradise summer activities, download the Paradise Things To Do guide. The historic Paradise Ranger Station is also located at Paradise. The Guide House houses the Paradise Climbing Information Center, where visitors can obtain climbing permits and hiking and backcountry camping information. The article, Paradise Inn: A History of Beauty and Challenge, provides an overview of the history of the Paradise Inn. The Paradise Inn is usually open from mid-May to early-October and is closed in the winter. The historic Paradise Inn, a concessioner-operated hotel, offers lodging, a dining room, and a gift shop. From mid-October through April, it is usually open only on weekends and holidays. The visitor center is usually open daily from May to early October. The Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise offers general information, exhibits, the park film, guided ranger programs, a book/gift store, and cafeteria. See Operating Hours and Seasons for current information about these facilities. The historic Paradise Inn has been a popular destination for generations.
0 kommentar(er)
