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“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
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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.
Sheep Lake Trail is located in Paradise Area and is accessible fro July till November, but remember to check whether Chinook Pass is open. The length of the trail is 4.2 miles and the elevation gain is only about 400 ft.
The Crystal Mountain Resort is a wonderful ski resort, which is located in Crystal Mountain. It is also the largest ski resort in Washington State, which offers its visitors breathtaking views of the mountains and perfect skiing conditions. Crystal Mountain is located in the northwest part of famous Mount Rainier National Park.
Mowich Lake is a glassy and beautiful lake which is nested in a glacial basin in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. Mowich Lake is the largest and the deepest in the park and is located at an elevation of 4,929 feet.