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July Hikes: 3.75 to 6.5 miles, 500 to 1,750 feet gain

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July Hikes: 3.75 to 6.5 miles, 500 to 1,750 feet gain - Paradise

This hike counts toward your monthly required GoHike course July trips.

Contacts

Gabie Norrish (Mathiesen)
Gabie Norrish (Mathiesen)
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,321 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Mon, Jul 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This will be a loop from the Paradise parking lot at Mount Rainier National Park. We'll take the Skyline Trail out to the viewpoint of the Paradise Glacier and then follow the Golden Gate Trail back. There will be a combination of paved trails, rocky trails, and some unmaintained trails. America the Beautiful Pass or National Parks day pass required for entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. 

10:00am at the Paradise Parking lot

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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

Your leader will send out a Hello Hiker email prior to the hike with details on the hike, as well as recommended and required equipment.

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