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Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park

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Paradise, Mt. Rainier - Late August Flowers

Paradise, Mt. Rainier - More Wildflowers

The meadows of Paradise are arguably the most popular summer hiking destination located within Mount Rainier National Park. Late each summer, peaking around the second week in August, massive amounts of flowers burst into bloom across the spectacular meadows of Paradise.

You will find many hiking trails in Paradise. Trails range from less than a quarter mile on a paved surface to the five mile dirt, gravel and snow, Skyline Trail which travels the circumference of the meadows. Common flowers that you will find are Indian Paintbrush, Daisies, Lupins, Beargrass and many many others.

Points of interest:

• Panorama Point - 6,800 feet elevation
  
• Alta Vista - 4,940 feet elevation
• Skyline Trail - Round Trip 5.0 miles
• Skyline Trail (Golden Gate Trail shortcut) - Round Trip 4.1 miles
• Nisqually Vista Trail - Round Trip 1.1 miles
• Waterfall Trail - 0.21 miles long
• Avalanche Lily Trail - 0.41 miles long
• Golden Gate Trail - 1.0 miles long
• Glacier Vista Trail - 0.31 miles long - 6,336 feet elevation

Directions:

Paradise is located on the south face of Mt. Rainier. Follow Washington State route 706 to the Nisqually enterance. Continue east for 18 miles until you reach the Paradise Visitors Center.

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