Seattle｜Summer at Rainier｜Stepping into the Hyrule Plains

I visited friends in Seattle and encountered the most beautiful season—Rainier's Paradise Trail is as stunning as a painting! We chose a relatively easy route: 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️ Starting from the Visitor Center, we took the Skyline Trail. The beginning features a steep slope that lasts about 10 minutes. While catching our breath, we noticed the scenery gradually improving until we reached the spot in photo p2, where the view suddenly opened up. From there, the trail became much easier. We walked, paused for photos, and even played with little squirrels 🐿️ along the way. 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️ At the intersection of Skyline Trail and Alta Vista, we looped back via Alta Vista. The downhill path was incredibly beautiful, with every glance back offering unforgettable views. The cover photo was taken here. 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️ Once we reached the flat ground below, we headed to the waterfall. There’s a viewing platform and a small bridge, both offering gorgeous sights! Finally, depending on our energy and time, we decided whether to continue upward along the Golden Gate Trail. 🎫 Reservations are required for entry before 3 PM! For Labour Day, we grabbed tickets exactly at 7 PM the night before. Each time slot had over a hundred tickets, but they sold out in 5 minutes. If you encounter constant "Retry" messages, remember to exit and restart the purchase process. #Seattle #Rainier #MountRainier #USTravel #SeattleOutdoors #Hiking