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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

Good to Go
53°
Feels 53°FSummit · 7,000 ft
5:29 AM8:56 PM
CLEAR

Wind

4mph

Precip

10%

Humid

55%

Elev Δ

+1600ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

50°52°

Hourly Forecast

4 PM

🌫️

50°

6mph

5 PM

⛅

51°

7mph

6 PM

⛅

50°

8mph

7 PM

☀️

50°

10mph

8 PM

☀️

52°

12mph

9 PM

☀️

51°

12mph

10 PM

☀️

50°

12mph

11 PM

☀️

51°

13mph

12 AM

☀️

50°

12mph

1 AM

☀️

50°

13mph

2 AM

☀️

51°

14mph

3 AM

☀️

51°

14mph

Summit Conditions

61°F→−8°→53°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°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 fleece↟Wind 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

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Updated Jul 16, 3:04 PM UTC

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