The Skyline Trail is one of the best hikes in Mount Rainier National Park — and here’s why ⬇️ Located in the Paradise area, the Skyline Trail is a moderate-to-strenuous loop that takes you through wildflower meadows, alpine ridges, and some of the closest on-foot views of Mount Rainier you can get without technical climbing. • Distance: ~5.5 miles (loop) • Elevation gain: ~1,700 ft • Starting point: Paradise Visitor Center • Best time to hike: July–September (depending on snowpack) On a clear da

213K views · 1.3K reactions | The Skyline Loop Trail at Mount Rainier is pure magic  Wildflower meadows, sweeping alpine views, and Rainier towering over you the whole way—100% worth every step. ️✨ #pnw #pnwhiking #pacificnorthwest #mountrainier | Compass Outdoors | Facebook