Mount Rainier Paradise day hike
Ashford, WA
·Hiking·4.5(15)
Led by Callum FrostGuide · guiding with Trailly for 1+ year
9 hours
Up to 10 guests
Moderate
Hiking
About this trip
A van from Tacoma, 7 miles on the Skyline loop, and the kind of views that explain why the mountain is on the license plate. Callum keeps the group together, stops often for photos and swaps the route if the weather asks for it. Poles and layers are provided if you forget yours.
How the day goes
06:45
Pickup and drive
Two hours with coffee, snacks and the day's route explained.
09:00
Skyline loop
Meadows, Myrtle Falls and the long view of Nisqually Glacier.
13:00
Picnic at Panorama Point
Lunch above the clouds when the weather allows.
16:30
Back to the van
Cold drinks for the ride back.
Included in the price
Round-trip van from Tacoma
Trekking poles
Park entrance fee
Trail lunch
Certified wilderness guide
Meeting point
Tacoma Dome Station, bay 3 (pickup 6:45 am)
$149/ guest
Up to 3 on this departure
2
$149 × 2 guests$298
Nothing is charged online. You pay your guide on the day.