7 Easy Mount Rainier Trails for Mini Mountaineers
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Credit: Visit Rainier
Naches Peak Loop
Distance: 4.5 miles round trip
The postcard-worthy Naches Peak Loop hike features views of Mount Rainier, glassy ponds and wildflowers galore. With a distance of little over 4 miles and an elevation gain of 700 feet, this hike is suitable for older kids. Visit in July and August for the full wildflower experience and take this loop counterclockwise to keep the mountain in view. Afterward, relax at Tipsoo Lake and have some snacks or a picnic. Swimming isn’t permitted, and you should remind the kids not to pick the wildflowers. Parking is available at the Tipsoo Lake picnic area.
If you or the kids aren’t up for the loop hike, there is an easy, flat trail around Tipsoo Lake.
Next trail: Trail of the Shadows
