Paradise

Trip

Day Hike - Paradise Area Trails

Hike up Mazama Ridge to Paradise and return.

  • Easy, Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • Pace: easy but intentional

We will meet toward the east end of the Reflection Lake parking area at 8:00 AM. I will be driving a dark-ish red Toyota Tundra (crew cab & canopy), and will be wearing a red shirt for identification. National Park Entrance Pass required.  It will be about a 2 hour drive from Tacoma, WA.

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

We will start at Reflection Lake, then follow the Mazama Ridge trail, --> then go on the Skyline trail, --> then follow the Golden Gate Trail, --> then traverse trough the Paradise Parking area, --> finding the Lower Lakes Trail --> back down to Reflection Lake and our vehicles.  We will be looking for views and wildflowers on this trek.

Route/Place

Paradise



  • 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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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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