Skyline Trail Loop
ANY
HI
YES
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 6 mi
Region: Mount Rainier NP
Elev. Gain: 1,745 ft
When to Go: Jun—Oct
Avg. Time: 3 hr
Parking: Large paved lot
Type: Loop
Pass: America the Beautiful or $30
Know Before You Go:
Complete the loop clockwise or counter-clockwise, you can't go wrong.
Arrive very early - expect extremely large crowds and long lines to get into the park if you arrive later than 9am on a weekend.
This trail has amazing views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding ridges the entire way, a favorite for good reason!
A great place to see wildflowers and wildlife in summer time.
Stop by the historic lodge for lunch or to relax when you complete your hike.