Skyline Trail Loop
Fall colors arriving, wildlife abundant
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Mount Rainier Area
The trail to Narada Falls is currently snow-free and in good condition, suitable for all vehicles according to recent reports. However, one visitor noted the trail was "pretty dusty" on August 28, though another stated it was in "good condition" on August 30. Bugs have not been reported as an issue on any of the recent trips. Parking can be crowded, with the large lot near Paradise being mostly full by mid-afternoon on August 30. There are limited good spots for picnicking near the lower falls.
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No trip reports on this trail in 3 weeks, so everything below is at least that old.
Crowds can be significant, especially in the afternoon. The parking lot was nearly full by 3 pm on August 30, and the trail was described as packed.
There are limited good places to sit and eat near the lower falls. One group ended up eating lunch near the bridge instead, which worked well on August 28.
Fall colors arriving, wildlife abundant
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Wildfire smoke cleared, views are spectacular
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Fall colors arriving, wildlife sightings common
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Meadows show red and golden color
3 this month · 16 reports
Autumn colors arriving on the ridge
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Fall color arriving, snowfields a mixed bag
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Quick stop to check out the waterfall.Road Conditions.Paved road, "comfort station" with running water.Trail Conditions.Surprisingly steep and and rocky, but wide enough to handle the crowds.Crowds.Th...
I hiked Narada Falls at Mount Rainier with my 2- and 5-year-old, along with a few other kids, and everyone did great. It’s a short hike, and both of my kids would have been able to do it without a str...
This is my 100th trip report and it was a special day. My 12-year-old granddaughter was visiting from Kansas City. What better way to teach her about the beauty here in Washington State than to take...
After our snowshoeing adventure, I went to check out the Narada Falls.one of my favorite ones in the entire park.0.1 mile only but while going on, you need to be extremely cautious.I'd say this small ...
**UPDATE** Nisqually Entrance is open again for the moment. With the incoming additional rain, please be sure to check the Park websites for latest status.****Heads up, the Park has closed the Nisqua...
Be aware that the gas station in Ashford is currently replacing the gas pumps. Don't rely on getting gas here.The trail from the parking lot to the falls viewpoint is covered in icy snow, so it is sl...
After hitting Nisqually Vista, I checked out the Narada Falls hikes. The hike right after the warming station is very steep with a soft top layer of snow. Going up will be hard especailly since there ...
Beautiful peaceful hike! Paradise gate opened at 9:30 with snow on the road but plows cleared a good path both up & down. Rain at Longmire with light snow falling at Paradise. Snowshoe path was fresh ...
The road up to Longmire was in good condition. I thought I'd try for Longmire to Paradise today. I have no idea where you go after Narada Falls to get to Paradise and none of the trails are marked yet...
The mountain was out this morning on the webcams and even though I knew the gate to Paradise would be closed and the snow would come, I could not resist. I got to Longmire around 9:30ish. There were a...