Quote of the Month:
“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
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.
Sourdough Ridge Trail is a well-maintained trail along the crest of a 7,000 feet ridge and was named for the sour bread preferred by minors. This trail takes its visitors through beautiful alpine meadows with wildflower displays and offers, probably, the best views of Mount Rainier.
Tipsoo Lake- Naches Peak Loop is an easy loop encompassing Naches Peak and offering breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier, colorful fields of flowers, and glassy lakes.
Tolmie Peak is a 5,940 ft peak in the Mount Rainier area. The peak is situated 2 miles northwest of Mowich Lake and is very popular among hikers.
Spray Park is one of the most beautiful areas of Mount Rainier. This trail is popular because of its’ well-known alpine meadows full of flowers. Avalanche lilies and other flowers make Spray Park a perfect background for the astounding and close views of Mount Rainier.
The Glacier Basin Trail is a perfect hike on Mt. Rainier. Originally, it was a mining road that was carved in the late 1800s, but later it was turned into a hiking path. The trail is pretty wide and it takes you through old-growth forest to the Glacier Basin camp site.
It’s just impossible to miss the massive plateau in Mount Rainier National Park. Grand Park, is popular among hikers because of the wonderful views in front of you and numerous wildflowers under your feet. Grand Park is about 1.5 miles long and 0.5 mile wide. This territory is considered to be the flattest on the territory of Mount Rainier National Park.