Skyline Trail MapMap centered on the Skyline Trail in the Paradise Area of Mount Rainier National Park. The trailhead is located by the Jackson Visitor Center. There is a network of trails starting from the same trailhead. The Skyline Trail climbs north through the Paradise Meadows to Panorama Point, then loops east and south to return to Paradise. Points of interest are marked by black symbols on the map. Several tools are represented by icons along the left side of the map. A ruler icon opens a tool to measure distance or area on the map. Clicking on plus or minus icons will zoom the view in/out, and clicking on a house icon will return the map to the original view centered on the Skyline Trail. Skyline Trail
Trailhead LocationNote: Check current trail conditions before starting this hike. Early season hiking on this trail may be hazardous. Rest on benches or rocks. Stay on trail to protect delicate subalpine plants. Trail DescriptionHiking the loop clockwise, the trail climbs 2 miles until reaching Panorama Point, where a toilet is provided for hikers. Past Panorama Point use of the High Skyline Trail avoids a dangerous icy slope that does not melt. This connects back to the Skyline above the junction with Golden Gate Trail (an alternative for a shorter hike). Another 0.75 mile and the Skyline Trail reaches the Stevens-Van Trump Memorial and its junction with the Paradise Glacier Trail. From there it descends into the Paradise Valley, then climbs slightly to Myrtle Falls and finally back to Paradise. Along the TrailThe trail offers stunning displays of subalpine wildflowers, a close-up look at Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier, and, on a clear day, views of peaks as far south as Oregon's Mount Hood. BackpackingSeveral sections of the park are designated as open to day use only. These areas have been closed to overnight camping due to previous resource damage caused by concentrations of people in areas too fragile to sustain such use. Paradise is a day use only area. Please hike only on the constructed trails and help minimize impact on this delicate environment.Trail Regulations
Photo Gallery Skyline Trail9 Images The Skyline Trail climbs through the iconic subalpine wildflower meadows of Paradise. |
Last updated: September 13, 2024