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Route Overview
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A 2-day Mount Rainier plan focused on Paradise and Sunrise for alpine views and short hikes.
Itinerary
08:00
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Paradise Visitor Center
Mount Rainier National Park
45 min
My Notes
Start at Paradise for trail info and exhibits.
Tips
Arrive early for parking.
09:00
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Skyline Trail (short loop)
Mount Rainier National Park
150 min
My Notes
Alpine meadows and big mountain views.
Tips
Wildflowers peak in July.
13:30
👀
Reflection Lakes
Mount Rainier National Park
60 min
My Notes
Classic reflections of Mount Rainier.
Tips
Calm mornings have the best reflections.
08:00
🏛️
Sunrise Visitor Center
Mount Rainier National Park
45 min
My Notes
High-elevation access with alpine views.
Tips
Road opens seasonally, usually mid-summer.
09:00
🥾
Sourdough Ridge Trail
Mount Rainier National Park
150 min
My Notes
Ridge walk with open views and wildflowers.
Tips
Go early for cooler temps.
13:30
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Grove of the Patriarchs (if open)
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
90 min
My Notes
Short loop through old-growth trees.
Tips
Check trail status for bridge closures.
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Days
6
Stops
moderate
Difficulty
Best Season
July-September for clear trails and wildflowers
Tags
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