Few hikes in Mount Rainier National Park deliver so much scenery for so little effort. The Mount Fremont Fire Lookout Trail offers nearly nonstop views of Mount Rainier, sweeping alpine landscapes, and the chance to stand on one of the park’s historic fire lookout towers. This was the very first hike we did in Mount […]
The Summerland Trail to Panhandle Gap is a strenuous 12-mile adventure into the quieter side of Mount Rainier National Park. With panoramic views of Mount Rainier and fewer hikers than Paradise or Sunrise, it’s ideal for those craving a bigger, more rugged day on the trail. Hiking the Summerland Trail to Panhandle Gap is one […]
One of the best views of Mount Rainier isn’t from Paradise or Sunrise, it’s from a small historic fire lookout high above Eunice Lake. The Tolmie Peak Lookout hike delivers one of the most spectacular perspectives of the mountain, from one of the quietest corners of the park. Tolmie Peak Lookout is one of our […]