Trip

Day Hike - Paradise

A day hike around Paradise, up and out on the skyline trail.

Wed, Sep 11, 2024
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Families, Adults

Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 6.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Pace: 1.5

Availability: FULL, 1 on waitlist (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill park n ride, located near Hwy 512 and 94th Ave E, at 7:00 AM, to car pool. Park entrance fee required to enter Mt. Rainier NP. I will be driving a reddish truck for ID>

Leader's notes

Just a day out on the Mountain enjoying the environment. We will likely start at Paradise, then go on the Skyline Trail (easy (?) route, up over Panorama Point and back down to Paradise. Youth welcome with parent/guardian. Bring extra water/snacks/food for all day. Trekking poles encouraged.

Route/Place

Paradise

Recommended Maps:
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
See full route/place details.