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Alta Vista Trail
This moderate hike follows a steep, paved trail up to a viewpoint.
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Alta Vista Trail Details
This moderate hike follows a steep, paved trail up to a viewpoint, often crossing over snowfields that still remain in the summertime and passing through spectacular alpine meadows. The super-popular trail draws lots of foot traffic, but it's still worth it for the stunning close-up views of Mount Rainier and the serrated Tatoosh Range. Find one trailhead by the entrance to Paradise's lower parking lot, or another one at the north side of the upper parking lot, next to the Jackson Visitor Center. You'll climb up to 5,940 feet on this jaunt, so stop often and admire the wildflowers and the mountain views (you may even get a peek at Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens on a clear day). Alta Vista, meaning "high view," was named by a climber from Tacoma in 1889. Trail stats: 1.7 miles roundtrip; 600 feet of elevation gain; 75 minutes.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.7 miles
Estimated time
75 min
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Alta Vista Trail
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Mount Rainier National Park
Contrasting glittering glaciers and underground steam caves, Mount Rainer is a 14,410-foot monster looking over the state of Washington and easily visible from Seattle and Tacoma, little more than 50 miles away.
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Skyline Trail to Myrtle Falls
This 5.5-mile loop trail, one of the most popular within the park, offers breathtaking close-up views of Mount Rainier.
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Paradise
Paradise is an open area at about 5,400 feet on Mount Rainier's southern flank.
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Paradise Climbing Information Center
The Paradise Climbing Information Center/Guide House offers climbing and backcountry wilderness permits in the summertime.
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Paradise Inn
The historic Paradise Inn has welcomed visitors since 1916.
