When a day on Mt. Rainier is filled with clouds or fog, I like to switch to one of the lower elevation hikes. The major hikes at Paradise start at 5,000 feet, so when choosing a lower trailhead, my go-to alternative is the Bench and Snow Lake Trail, at 4,000 feet. Often overlooked by the […]
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Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier, Washington
The Paradise Inn sits at 5,400 feet elevation on the south slopes of Mount Rainier’s high mountain meadows. Designated one of the “Grand Lodges” of the National Park system, it provides easy access to multiple trailheads, as well as being a convenient jumping off point for exploring the park along the 19 miles of roadway […]