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Summary: This hike will take you on a short but wonderful adventure. Once you clear the trees and pause to look back at the lodge below, you will begin to see that the Cascade Range is rising up to meet you. Views looking up to the top of Rainier are spectacular when the sun is shining and non existent when cloudy. Well you can still enjoy this hike on a cloudy day as it is very rewarding just to see the mountain up close. Some added bonuses along the way include, Alta Vista, Glacier Vista, and Golden Gate. These are just a few of the high points that help create the surrounding landscape. Take a snack and a sweater as it can turn cold while lounging at Panorama Point. Trailhead: Directions: Take I-5 to SR 512 (exit 127), then East on SR 512 to SR 7. South on SR 7 to SR 706 in Elbe. Continue East on SR 706 through Ashford to the Nisqually Entrance of MT. Rainier Nat'l Park, continue to Longmire and then follow the one and only road to Paradise. Once you reach Paradise, park in the immense lot and try to remember where your car will be when you return, as it fills up in the summer. The trailhead is located to the left of the ranger station. (Lat:46.78664 Lon:-121.73445) Trail Guides for Panorama Point Skyline Loop Mt. Rainier : 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park by Ira Spring & Harvey Manning (The Mountaineers) Day Hike Mt. Rainier by Ron C. Judd (Sasquatch Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Mt Rainier Nat'l Park, Paradise Ranger Station, 360 569-2211 ext. 2314 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Drew Furnia, who has posted 23 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by CTM on 8/16/2009 Trails were great but crowded. There are no pets allowed, something that is not advertised online anywhere. So when we arrived with our dogs we were given the evil eye. Upon leaving we were pulled over by the Park Rangers, two of them and thoroughly harassed for an hour because of this. They took all of us out of my truck and seperated us to get our stories like we were murder suspects. Then they made us sit on the rocks for an hour while they checked, rechecked, and double checked everyone's IDs. They were very rude and made us all feel like we were criminals. Upon finding nothing wrong they became very polire, wrote me a citation and let us go. Screw Rainier... 
Reviewed by Sarah on 7/12/2009 I've done this hike 3 times and it is my favorite hike from Paradise. On a super clear day you can see as far as Mt. Hood. Once when I hiked it there was some snow (wear sunscreen!), but the other times- no snow. HIGHLY recommend this hike. I live out of state now (sadly) and this is the hike I take visitors on when we are back in the NW. They always love it.
Reviewed by Dave on 4/18/2009 I hiked on, or nearly on this trail last July (and I say "nearly on" as the entire trail was covered with snow of unknown depth and true trail location was a mystery to most of the time). It was a strenuous hike due to trudging through the snow at every step, but it was an absolutely superb day. I'm going back this August, and perhaps I'll see the trail and all the wildflowers it seems to be famous for this time out.
Reviewed by OH SNAP on 7/29/2007 It was nice make sure you have ice shoes nordic sticks to navigate the ice this year.
Reviewed by CINDY M on 7/28/2007 THERE WAS ICE IN A FEW PLACES THAT REALLY FREAKED ME OUT ..OTHER THEN THAT IS WAS REALLY NICE
Reviewed by Scott C. on 7/21/2005 Awesome hike. Especially on a clear day, you're practically right at the base line of Rainier and have wonderful views of Mt. Adams, and Helens. I will definitely do this hike again. It's great scenery and a workout.
Reviewed by Viewer on 4/17/2005 great place to hike i would like to to the trail again just watch out for avalanches Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Pierce County Hiking, Pierce County Trails, Pierce County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||