A ten-day (minimum) circumnavigation of massive Mount Rainier is one of the true epic hikes in the National Park System. Wonderland Trail makes it possible, with all the wonders of the mighty mountain ...
Weekdays are best for exploring the hiking trails on the northeast side of Mount Rainier National Park. Consider going during off-hours. Start early or late and you may find yourself completely alone.
It’s no secret that there are tons of great hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, but the Naches Peak Loop trail is easily one of the best. Not only does it afford hikers incredible views of the ...
Hike description: The rich mining history of the Carbon River corridor doesn’t stop at the Mount Rainier National park boundary. On a wooded hillside just off the beaten path sits a retired mine ...
HIKE DESCRIPTION: Bearhead Mountain doesn’t turn up in many guidebooks about hiking around Mount Rainier National Park. Perhaps the authors are trying to keep this stunning view of Mount Rainier to ...
In mid-July, I found myself seated in snow on the Skyline Trail in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park, peering down the flank of the 14,411-foot stratovolcano, ready to slide. Because that area ...
At 69, hiking author Mickey Eisenberg still treks eight to 10 miles on weekends, often with his buddy Gene Yore, a young 76. Their knees aren’t that creaky, and they still can tread some serious miles ...
Many popular hiking trails and camping sites in Mount Rainier National Park were unusually quiet over Memorial Day weekend due to the long-term closure of the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge, which is ...
Hike description: The rich mining history of the Carbon River corridor doesn’t stop at the Mount Rainier National park boundary. On a wooded hillside just off the beaten path sits a retired mine ...