Day Hike - Mazama Ridge Loop - Rainier

Meeting place and time 9:00 at Narada Falls parking area

Leader's notes A big loop starting from Narada Falls, up Mazama ridge across to Golden Gate, down past Myrtle Falls , thru Paradise down the Paradise River back to Narada. 7.5 miles 2000 ft. elevation gain. High point 6400 ft. at Golden Gate. Flower fields, waterfalls, stupendous views of Mt. Rainier, tiny tarns, and views of the Tatoosh Range and Louise Lake are the features of this trip. We will see 4 major waterfalls and several smaller ones. $15 per car fee to enter the park (or National Park pass). This hike is part of the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the Seattle Hiking Committee, and the Foothills Hiking Committee.