In the days when the Carbon River Road was open Ranger Falls was an easy hike to take. It isn't a hard hike but it is considerably longer to do, with the road being converted to trail. Hike is 8 miles round trip. Start the hike at the entrance to Carbon River (Leave your National… Continue reading Ranger Falls
Tag: Mount Rainier National Park
Cross Country in Seattle Park
Cross country backpacking is to me what backpacking once was. Finding a campsite that will suit, and treading gently on the land. It isn't for everyone, and you must have compass and navigating skills and preferably a lot of nights under oneself before trying it. Always follow all rules, especially in National Parks. Tori, Ford… Continue reading Cross Country in Seattle Park
Pyramid Peak Loop
This hike is one of a kind. As in one of a kind of punishment. It's worth it though. But it isn't easy. If however you enjoy hiking uphill, up a 20% grade in hot airless forest for the first part to reach alpine bliss, you will love it. It is 5.5 miles to the… Continue reading Pyramid Peak Loop
Palisades Lake
Palisades Lake is one of the "no mountain" hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, which often translates to having less people on the hikes. (That meaning no views of the mountain once you get going. The last view of the mountain is as you dip down to the first lake.) It also sports a few… Continue reading Palisades Lake
Shriner Peak Trail and Lookout Tower
Shriner Peak/Lookout is tucked away on the quiet side of Mount Rainier National Park. Reached via Hwy 123, it is a very long drive no matter where you are coming from. That isn't necessarily a bad thing for scoring a permit to spend the night at the top of the peak. There are two sites… Continue reading Shriner Peak Trail and Lookout Tower