Trip

Beginner Snowshoe - Paradise Area (winter)

An early season trip to enjoy Paradise Area.

Sat, Nov 29, 2025
Committee: Tacoma Snowshoeing Committee
Activity Type: Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
Audience: All Who Qualify, Adults

Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 3.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Pace: easy

Availability: FULL, 11 on waitlist (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Registration Closed: Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Leader's notes

Greetings! This trip is to Nisqually Vista area. It will also be a trip to gear up for this season. Easy pace, with pauses as necessary.

In case the gate is closed, we will do an alternative hike at a lower elevation (Rampart Ridge?).

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill park n ride, just off Hwy 512 and 94th Ave E exit, at 7:30 AM, to form car pools and caravan to Mt. Rainier. Entrance fee required to enter park (card/pass only.) All vehicles must carry tire chains to go up to Paradise (WA state Law!)

Bring your own TP in case of none available. Put 1/2 roll in zip lock baggie.

Route/Place

Paradise

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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