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Mount Rainier — Skyline Trail

Ashford, WA · 46.787, -121.735

Paradise area loop with wildflower meadows and glacier views. 5.5 miles with 1,700 ft gain. Snow persists into July.

ModeratePacific NW7,000 ftExposed RidgeMeadowAlpineWildflowersSummit views

Mount Rainier — Skyline Trail

☀️ Clear sky

Good to Go
55°
Feels 55°FSummit · 7,000 ft
5:32 AM8:54 PM
CLEAR

Wind

14mph

Precip

0%

Humid

87%

Elev Δ

+1600ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

50°59°

Hourly Forecast

10 PM

☀️

51°

3mph

11 PM

50°

2mph

12 AM

50°

1mph

1 AM

51°

1mph

2 AM

51°

2mph

3 AM

53°

4mph

4 AM

52°

7mph

5 AM

52°

5mph

6 AM

53°

7mph

7 AM

55°

11mph

8 AM

57°

8mph

9 AM

59°

7mph

Summit Conditions

59°F4°55°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 1,600 ft gain

L1
Synthetic/merino blend long sleeve

150g merino or synthetic blend for moisture management

L2
Light fleece or vestPACK

Microfleece pullover — pack it, don't wear it at the trailhead

Summit Pack List

Light fleeceWind shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in just your base layer — you'll warm up within 10 minutes on the trail. Keep your fleece accessible in the top of your pack for the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 9:47:51 PM · America/Los_Angeles

Updated Jul 19, 9:47 PM UTC

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