Panorama Point Overlook — Attraction in Enumclaw

One of my favorite places in the world. Strong but relatively short hike from the parking lot. Talk to the rangers in the visitors center before you go. They can help get you on the right trail to fit your ability and available time. Plan to be able to maintain about half of your normal walking pace due to the elevation changes. You may or may not have cell service on the trail. Bring a map. Weather changes very quickly from amazing to dangerous and back again. Bring a rain jacket, fleece, little bite of food, some water, some stamina and you should be fine. You will see chipmunks, marmots, and probably hear pikas. You may or may not see bear or deer, but they are around. I would not recommend starting out after about 2pm because you will be pressed to get back before dark. Stay...

Hiked on July 30th, 2025 (around 6 miles, 1500 feet elevation gain).

I’ve hiked this trail a few times over the past 10 years, but this was the first time I truly appreciated the wildflowers in full bloom—absolutely stunning. The views were breathtaking from start to finish. We hiked about 6 miles at a relaxed pace, taking our time to enjoy the super bloom and dramatic scenery.

Trail conditions were the best I’ve experienced in Washington—well-maintained and smooth. Since much of it is paved, hiking poles can be noisy and unnecessary. There’s not much shade, so I’d avoid this trail on a hot summer day, but I was lucky—the weather was perfect and it got cooler as we hiked down.

A trail that truly lives up to its name:...

Solo struggling

The first time in years I actually been able to succeed completing Skyline Trail and panorama point, I would definitely go back and do it again.

Best thing I did for myself was go in the evening all the adorable animals were running next to me as I hiked it was the best encouragement I have ever gotten, most coolest thing I experienced was when I was on the side on the cliff and one one the glaciers on mt rainier cracked and holy wow 🤣 you don't hear that sound in your life time enough that really got me moving a little bit faster. I was very sore heading down and when the bugs came out every single one of them wanted a piece of me and trust me running from them didn't...