About
The video describes the Skyline Trail Loop as the "most beautiful trail in the USA" and takes you through what John Muir called the "most beautiful alpine garden" up to Panorama Ridge, where you come face to face with Mount Rainier. It's especially magical in the summertime when wildflowers bloom.
Why go
- Pure magic, especially in the summertime when the wildflowers bloom
- Feels like hiking inside a postcard
- The most luxuriant and the most extravagantly beautiful of all the alpine gardens
Must try
- See the glaciers from this close
- See the marmots
- See mountain goats
- See Myrtle Falls
Pro tips
- Arrive early or plan for late afternoon for parking
- Go clockwise for a steep incline and great views
- Go counter-clockwise for more elevation breaks
- Start early to avoid crowds
- Bring lots of water
Good to know
- Parking fills extremely early in summer
- Check NPS website & trail reports for conditions
- Timed entry permit may be required
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