Mt. Rainier National Park is one of three national parks in Washington State, located southeast of Seattle. Mt. Rainier itself is an active volcano, sitting 14. 410 feet above sea level.
You access Myrtle Falls by starting going up the stone stairs to the Skyline Trail. This portion of the trail is paved for 0.4 miles. As you walk here you can enjoy the beautiful wildflowers but remember, you are not allowed to pick them!
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This is a flat and easy trail that is a perfect loop for young kids but your older kids will enjoy it too! You can hike this trail in either a counterclockwise or clockwise direction.
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This easy trail begins just below Cougar Rock Campground and is a small portion of the Wonderland Trail. Take a left on the Wonderland Trail to walk through the old-growth forest and along Paradise River, with a gradual ascent to the falls.
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This is the easiest (and least visited) of the trails in Sunrise as it is basically flat, with only 100 feet of elevation gain over the whole trail. The trail name “Silver Forest” comes from the old, dead trees you will see as you walk.
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This self-guided nature trail with teaching signs along the way will take you about 45 minutes to hike. Or you can read the information for each stop online.
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This is the best trail in all of the park for your toddlers. This is a flat, easy and short walk around the lake. Let your toddlers run free, stretch their legs and have some fun.