![]() ![]() ![]() Rainier for a longer period of time, hike it counter-clockwise. If you want to get the hard, uphill walk over with quickly, hike the loop in a clockwise direction. Once you start the downhill walk back to Paradise, Mt. If you hike the Skyline Trail in a counter-clockwise direction, it’s a longer but more gradual climb up to Pebble Creek Trail and Panorama Point. Rainier will be behind you, so you will have to keep turning around to see it. Once you reach Pebble Creek Trail (the trail that continues up to Camp Muir), it is a steady downhill walk and Mt. Rainier will be smack in front of you, so even though it is a tough climb, you get an amazing view for the first third of the hike. Overview Panorama Point campground is located on the western shore of Baker Lake in the stunning Mt. Then it is a steep descent back to the Paradise Visitor Center. From Panorama Point, enjoy spectacular views over the park, and on a clear day you can see as far as Mount Hood in Oregon. If you hike the Skyline Trail in a clockwise direction, you will have a short, steep climb up to Panorama Point (so you get a majority of the uphill work over with early in the hike). Starting in Paradise, you will hike past lovely Myrtle Falls, through pine forests, and then ascend the slopes to the base of Mount Rainier. There are advantages and disadvantages to each direction. We hiked it both directions and based on our experience, it is equally awesome both ways. ![]() Note: Please note that it is illegal to remove, deface, injure or destroy trees and using dead wood lying on the ground for firewood is also prohibited. Since the Skyline Trail is a loop, it can be done in either direction. This trail is 3.4 km one way with 25 m and is rated easy. ![]()
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