Mount Rainier Day Trip
🕖 Recommended Departure Time: 7:00 AM (start early to avoid crowds). 🛣️ Itinerary ✅ Stop 1: Paradise Area (Visitor Center & Wildflower Trails) 📍 Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours 📷 Highlights: One of the best viewpoints of Mount Rainier. In summer (July-August), wildflowers bloom, glaciers loom in the distance, and Myrtle Falls frames perfectly with the snowy peaks. 🥾 Recommended Trail: Skyline Trail Loop (approx. 2.5 miles), suitable for most visitors. 📌 Note: Parking is easiest to find before 9:00 AM—arrive early! ✅ Stop 2: Reflection Lake 📍 Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour 📷 Photo Spot: The lake mirrors Mount Rainier’s peak, creating a dreamy reflection (best on calm, sunny days). 📌 Tip: No need to walk far—the lakeshore offers the perfect photo angle. ✅ Stop 3: Narada Falls (Scenic Stop Along the Way) 📍 Duration: 30 minutes 💦 Highlights: A stunning multi-tiered waterfall. Just a 0.2-mile walk from the parking lot to the full view. 📌 Caution: The downhill path can be slippery—wear sturdy shoes! #SeattleTravel #Seattle #MountRainier#Seattle guide#Seattle diary#travel guide