Dead Horse Creek Trail and Moraine Trail
This moderate 2.5-mile, out-and-back route is located near Paradise and typically accessible from mid July into October.
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Dead Horse Creek Trail and Moraine Trail Details
This moderate 2.5-mile, out-and-back route is located near Paradise and typically accessible from mid July into October. You'll run into few people on the less-traveled Moraine Trail, meaning you have a better chance of spotting wildlife along the way, such as pikas, marmots, and mule deer. Find the trailhead just north of the Jackson Visitor Center and follow signs for the Dead Horse Creek Trail. At the next junction, turn left and follow signs for the Moraine Trail. You'll pass through several meadows and patches of evergreens, and enjoy spectacular close-up views of Mount Rainier, the moraine left behind by the Nisqually Glacier, and the headwaters of the Nisqually River. Trail stats: 2.5 miles roundtrip; 400 foot elevation gain; 1 hr. 45 min.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.5 miles
Estimated time
1.75 hours
Region
N/A
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Nisqually Vista Trail
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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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Mount Rainier National Park
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Alta Vista Trail
This moderate hike follows a steep, paved trail up to a viewpoint.
