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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
33°
Feels 20°FSummit · 7,000 ft
7:27 AM6:15 PM
BELOW FREEZINGWINDY

Wind

22mph

Precip

0%

Humid

73%

Elev Δ

+1600ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

30°41°

Hourly Forecast

3 AM

☀️

30°

10mph

4 AM

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33°

8mph

5 AM

☀️

33°

9mph

6 AM

☀️

33°

9mph

7 AM

☀️

33°

8mph

8 AM

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32°

8mph

9 AM

☀️

32°

9mph

10 AM

☀️

34°

8mph

11 AM

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37°

8mph

12 PM

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39°

9mph

1 PM

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40°

9mph

2 PM

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41°

8mph

Summit Conditions

37°F→−4°→33°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 2:46:52 AM · America/Los_Angeles

Updated Oct 18, 2:46 AM UTC

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