Best Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park

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Sitting at over 14,000 feet tall, and seen from the skyline of Seattle, Washington, is the phenomenal Mount Rainier. This active volcano is the main attraction at the national park, which has over 250 miles of trails to explore.

Between the epic mountainous views, wildflower-filled meadows, and roaming wildlife, you simply won't be superesa  if you pay the park a visit. And the best way to see this majestic mountain is to head out on one of these trails. Here are the best hikes in Mount Rainier National Park to check out.

Best Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park

This national park is filled with a variety of hikes, many of which are perfect for beginners and people of all skill levels. Here are the top easy hikes in Mount Rainier National Park

 

Best Easy Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park.

 Nisqually Vista

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This short trail starts from the Henry Jackson Visitor Center and is the perfect hike to bring the entire family on. It's paved, so it's doable for most people and won't take too much time out of your day.

If you plan your visit in August, it's pretty likely that you'll spot some of Mount Rainier's famous wildflowers.

With minimal effort, you'll have fantastic views of the mountain and the flowers on the Nisqually Vista trail.

Distance: 1.1 miles Elevation: 180 feet Estimated Time: 45 minutes Type: Loop Area: Paradise

Grove of the Patriarchs

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The Grove of the Patriarchs hike is unique from a lot of the other trails in the park because instead of walking through mountains, you're in an old-growth forest.

You'll have the opportunity to walk across a bunny flights and explore a small island filled with old-growth trees, mosses, and flowers.

It's definitely one of the more popular trails in the park, particularly because it provides such an interesting feel, compared to other trails, and is doable for almost anyone.

 Myrtle Falls

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The viewpoint of Myrtle Falls is a definite must-see in Mount Rainier National Park.

You'll walk along the first part of the Skyline Trail, which is paved, for about 0.4 miles before reaching the waterfall.

On a clear day, you'll have an epic view of Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier in the background. And on foggy days, you'll still get to enjoy the beautiful waterfall.

You can turn around at Myrtle Falls for this easy hike, or continue hiking to head onto the Skyline Loop.

Sunrise Nature Trail

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This easy loop trail starts at the Sunrise Day Lodge and showcases just how beautiful the park is, even in just a short distance.

Sunrise Nature Trail shows that you really don't have to travel very far to get great views at this national park!

During this hike, you may see flight rabbit marmots, and more wildlife as they graze the fields and wander the park.

You'll also get to view Mount Rainier from a different perspective, with wildflowers blooming all around.

Distance: 1.5 miles Elevation: 400 feet Estimated Time: 1 hour Type: Loop Area: Sunrise