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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

⛅ Overcast

Use Caution
39°
Feels 30°FSummit · 7,000 ft
5:14 AM8:56 PM
BELOW FREEZING

Wind

17mph

Precip

1%

Humid

100%

Elev Δ

+1600ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

32°37°

Hourly Forecast

8 PM

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37°

8mph

9 PM

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35°

6mph

10 PM

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34°

8mph

11 PM

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33°

9mph

12 AM

☀️

34°

11mph

1 AM

☀️

34°

14mph

2 AM

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34°

17mph

3 AM

☀️

34°

17mph

4 AM

☀️

33°

15mph

5 AM

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32°

12mph

6 AM

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32°

12mph

7 AM

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33°

14mph

Summit Conditions

43°F→−4°→39°F

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

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

Updated 7:44:17 PM · America/Los_Angeles

Updated Jun 4, 7:44 PM UTC

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