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Glacier Vista - Panorama Point
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 month ago
The trail to Glacier Vista and Panorama Point is reported to be snow-free and in good condition as of July 31. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs were not a significant issue on that date. Visitors on July 31 observed numerous whistling and bickering marmots, as well as chipmunks and two mountain goats grazing near the trail. A haze was noted in the air, potentially from nearby fires, which contributed to a striking sunset. Layers are recommended for evening hikes due to cooler temperatures.
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On July 31, visitors observed many whistling and bickering marmots, numerous chipmunks, and two mountain goats grazing right next to the trail.
The trail was reported to be in good condition and completely snow-free as of July 31.
Yes, the road was reported to be suitable for all vehicles on July 31.
Bugs were not considered to be too bad as of July 31.
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Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
The Nisqually entrance stations were closed when we passed through around 6:20PM. After a brief stop at Longmire to visit the clean restrooms, we continued up to Paradise. We didn't bother trying to p...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Got a relatively early start at 7:45am. No line at the Longmire gate at 6:59am since the booth was not yet operational. The main parking lot was already full but the overflow lot was basically empty.I...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Loaded my bicycle to bike Stevens Canyon Road before they open to vehicles only to discover it was closed for recreational purposes for the sweeper to clean the road. It was supposed to open tomorrow,...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
No wait time to enter the park since it is Friday.Lots of parking space.Trail completely covered in crunchy, compact snow. We only used traction, but saw many using snow shoes and ski.There was just o...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
With the bluebird days forecasted this weekend I just knew I HAD to get out for a kid-free hike (first one in a while!). So I grabbed a friend and we drove up to Paradise to hike to Panorama Point.We ...
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Sammy the Salmon Sushi here!Went up to Panorama Point today with my partner Molang!We got a little bit of sunshine, but we didn't get to see much because of the clouds.It got so windy at one point we ...
Older12 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Mt Rainier was out in all its glory today - the wildfire smoke that was seeping westward from the Wildcat fire into Nisqually valley did not mar the stunning spectacle of Rainier. Nonetheless the smok...
Older17 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
StatsDistance: 5.3 milesVertical Gain: 1,513 ftHiking time (including 45 minute summit rest): 4.5 hoursConditionsWeather: The day started out cold around 35 around 6am but quickly warmed into the 60s ...
Mount Rainier Area
Bottom Line:A beautiful and quiet experience hiking above Paradise, with nary a footprint, and breaking trail in soft, playful snow. It really does not get better than this for snowshoeing, with amazi...
Mount Rainier Area