Washington Trails

Skyline Trail to Panorama Point
in Mount Rainier National Park

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Skyline Trail Mount Rainier National Park hike Washington Paradise Panorama Point
There may be no better hike in Mount Rainier National Park than Skyline Trail. The hike begins from Paradise, a perfectly named destination on the southern slope of Mount Rainier. Loop up to Panorama Point, a stunning viewpoint that is about as close to the summit of Rainier as you can get without an ice ax. The trail passes snowfields, streams, waterfalls, and fields… Read more.
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Camping in and around
Mount Rainier National Park

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Camping Mount Rainier National Park campgrounds Washington
There are three main campgrounds in Mount Rainier National Park totaling over 450 site. The campgrounds are located in the southwest, southeast, and northeast corners of the park near the most popular hiking areas. Backcountry camping is also an option, by permit only. Visit the Mount Rainier National Park camping page for more info.Campgrounds in Mount Rainier… Read more.
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Mount Freemont Lookout
in Mount Rainier National Park

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Mount Freemount Lookout Trail Mount Rainier National Park hike Washington Sunrise Frozen Lake Sourdough Ridge trek
Mount Freemont houses the nearest fire lookout tower to Mount Rainier. On a clear day, the lookout promises some of the park's best views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding Cascade Mountains. The 6-mile round trip hike from the Sunrise Lodge and Visitor Center to Mount Freemont Lookout is exceptionally scenic and fulfilling, with 800 feet of elevation gain.Lupines… Read more.
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Naches Peak Loop Trail
in Mount Rainier National Park

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Naches Peak Loop Trail Mount Rainier National Park hiking Washington wildflower hike
The bloom of wildflowers on Naches Peak Loop is the #1 draw to this trail. An extraordinary carpet of purple lupines and other colorful flowers appearing along this trail each summer. The fact that Naches Peak Loop stands out among other trails in Mount Rainier National Park, which has lots of great places to see wildflowers, tells you that this trail is something… Read more.
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Silver Falls Loop Trail
in Mount Rainier National Park

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Silver Falls Trail Mount Rainier National Park hike Washington hike Ohanapecosh campground
If you are itching to hike through a forest that is a postcard of the northwest, Silver Falls Loop Trail is for you. To make things even better, the 3-mile circuit (with 300 feet of elevation gain) also visits a thundering 70-foot waterfall on Ohanapecosh River. This is a premier woodland hike in the southeast corner of Mount Rainier National Park.Depart from… Read more.
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Utah Trails

Watchman Trail
in Zion National Park

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Watchman Trail Zion National Park hike
The closest trail to the south entrance of Zion Nation Park, and one of the best introductions to Zion, is Watchman Trail. This 3.5-mile lollipop loop climbs 500 feet to a rocky bench on the east side of Zion Canyon. The destination serves up stunning views of a nearby tower named The Watchman and several standout rock formations on the walls of Zion Canyon.From the… Read more.
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Canyon Overlook Trail
in Zion National Park

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Canyon Overlook Trail Zion National Park hike
Rarely is a mile-long hike as action packed and rewarding as Canyon Overlook Trail. The overlook sits on the rim of Pine Creek Canyon, which adjoins Zion Canyon to provide massive views of thousand-foot tall sandstone bluffs. There are ravines and overhangs along the short trail that will keep you entertained along the way. This excellent hike is appealing to all,… Read more.
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Riverside Walk
in Zion National Park

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Riverside Walk Zion National Park trail river narrows hike
Riverside Walk accesses the notorious narrows north of Zion Canyon, making it one of the most popular trails in Zion National Park. To the end of the trail (at the start of the narrows) and back is a 2.8-mile hike over a level walkway bordering the Virgin River. Those looking to escape the Utah summer heat can leave the trail at any of several river access points to take… Read more.
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Yosemite National Park Trail

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Trail to Wapama Falls
in Yosemite National Park

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Hetch Hetchy Reservoir hike Wapama Falls Rancharia Tueeulala Waterfall Kolana Rock Yosemite National Park Trail
In the northwest corner of Yosemite National Park there is a valley that John Muir described as “a wonderfully exact counterpart of the great Yosemite.“ Since Muir's time, Hetch Hetchy Valley has changed. It was dammed in 1923 and a large blue reservoir now covers the valley. Muir opposed the dam, and fellow conservationists lost a long battle to preserve the valley.… Read more.
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May Lake
in Yosemite National Park

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May Lake hike Yosemite National Park Trail
May Lake is a high elevation lake off Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park north of Yosemite Valley. This 2.4-mile hike with 400 feet of elevation gain is a perfect outing for late summer and early fall when the road and trail are free of snow.Stroll along a wide trail through a lovely pine forest. As you near the lake, gradually ascend a granite floor with sparser… Read more.
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