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Whether you’re looking for the best viewpoints, high peaks, or just exploration, these are my all-time favorite hikes in Mount Rainier.

The Natural Bridge is a stone archway perched high above the ground near Mount Rainier's Northern Loop Trail.

Skyscraper Mountain provides panoramic views of jagged peaks, grassy parks, and of course, the summit of Mount Rainier.

Ruby Falls is a waterfall hidden along the Paradise River in Mount Rainier.

At over 300 feet, Comet Falls is the tallest waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park.

The trail to Carter and Madcap Falls is a short hike through the forest to two waterfalls along the Paradise River in Mount Rainier.

The High Lakes Loop in Mount Rainier turns away from the mountain - and instead features lakes, meadows, and the Faraway Rock viewpoint overlooking...

Just a bit further past the end of the Pinnacle Peak Trail is one of the best views of Mount Rainier: Plummer Peak

The Nisqually Vista Trail is a short paved trail packed with views of the summit of Mount Rainier and the Nisqually river valley.

Hiking to Bench and Snow Lakes in Mount Rainier is one of the best easy hikes you can do in the National Park.

With subalpine meadows, glaciers, and panoramic views of distant peaks, the Skyline Trail is the one hike in Mount Rainer that has it all.

Pinnacle Peak is a rocky mountain in the Tatoosh Range of Mount Rainier National Park

The Silver Forest Trail is a short, easy hike in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park.

At 6,800 feet in elevation, the icy moraine landscape of Panhandle Gap is the highest point on Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail.

The wildflower meadows of Summerland are one of Mount Rainier’s most incredible areas.

The Burroughs Mountain Trail goes up into a high elevation tundra-like landscape, nearing the summit of Mount Rainier.

The Fremont Lookout is a wooden fire watch tower with one of the all time best views in Mount Rainier National Park.

Dege Peak is a short hike in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier that has big views without big crowds.

The hike to Emerald Ridge gets you right inside a subalpine meadow with views of the Tahoma Glacier and Mount Rainier's rugged southwestern face.

Perched on a rocky summit, the Gobblers Knob fire lookout is one of the most incredible views of Mount Rainier.

Lake George is peaceful alpine lake tucked away in Mount Rainier’s backcountry.

If you're in Seattle and looking to hit the trails, these are the hikes I'd recommend without hesitation.

The hike to Snow Lake is a steady uphill trek that leads to an alpine lake framed by granite cliffs and lingering snowfields.

The hike to Talapus and Olallie Lakes is a trek through forests of western red cedar and hemlock to two alpine lakes nestled beneath...

The hike to Mason Lake is a steady uphill climb through forest and rocky slopes with views of Mount Rainier.

Mount Catherine is a short but sweet hike to a rocky summit with panoramic views of Mount Rainier looming in the distance.

Wallace Falls is a classic Washington hike that takes you through lush forest to three waterfall viewpoints.

In this guide, I'll share how to visit Franklin Falls in winter when the waterfall freezes into a wall of ice.

The Goose Rock Trail is a short hike in Deception Pass that goes up to the higest point on Whidbey Island.

The Ebey's Landing hike skirts a coastal bluff to provide the best sunset views on Whidbey Island.

Ascending up to an open ridgeline, the Maple Pass Loop hikes through an alpine meadow dotted by larches in the fall and wildflowers in...

The trail to Cutthroat Pass hikes through larch-covered landscapes, leading to granite mountain vistas along the Pacific Crest Trail.

The Blue Lake Trail is a classic Washington hike. It's short, relatively easy, and dog-friendly, making it an accessible trail in the otherwise rugged...

Dirty Harry’s Balcony is a rocky ledge with sweeping views over the mountains and the I-90 corridor in Washington. But in my opinion, some...

Bridal Veil Falls is a short hike with a front-row seat to a massive, misty waterfall.

The Heybrook Lookout trail is the perfect hike for beginners or those looking for epic views with limited time.

Heather Lake is a short hike that climbs through a dense, mossy forest to a quiet alpine lake nestled beneath the jagged ridges of...

Winding through old-growth forests and alpine landscapes, Lake 22 is one of the best day hikes near Seattle.