Naches Peak Loop
3 days ago
Snowfields to cross, could be difficult
9 this month · 135 reports
Shriner Peak
Mount Rainier Area
updated 2 weeks ago
The trail to Shriner Peak is in excellent condition, with no snow reported as of October 22. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs are not an issue. Hikers have enjoyed fall foliage, though reports indicate it is mostly gone as of October 12. The trail offers a steady and challenging climb, rewarded with panoramic views of the Cascade Range. Parking can be limited, with shoulder parking near the trailhead being the primary option. The fire lookout is closed for the winter, but the exterior catwalk is accessible.
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The trail is reported to be in good condition as of October 22. It is well-graded and maintained, with only a few spots noted with rocks and roots.
The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles according to recent reports, with the latest update on October 22.
Fall colors were noted as starting to show in early September and were a mix of yellow and red in mid-October. However, as of October 12, most fall colors have blown away, though a few patches remained.
Parking is limited, with shoulder parking near the trailhead being the main option, and a larger lot available about 200 feet up the road. Reports from October 7 and October 4 mention only a few cars in the parking area during their visits.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
A very quiet hike today with only one other group on the trail. The trail was in great shape. I did see two piles of bear scat in the middle of the trail and lots of hoof prints in the top third of ...
Recent3 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
this hike made me understand why some people say fall hiking is the best. you'll get variety of scenery, views on Rainier (and then so many peaks at the top!) and fall color.the elevation felt less di...
Recent3 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
Shriner Peak Fire Lookout HikeMount Rainier National Park | 9 miles round trip | 3,400 feet elevation gainSome hikes give you a workout, some give you spectacular views, and some make you earn every s...
Recent4 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
Fall colors have mostly blown away, but a few patches here and there made us happy. They paired well with blue skies. A plethora of fungus on the lower, forestry part of the trail. I bet it's stunning...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
Lovely. Very challenging but lovely. The summit welcomed us with a light dusting of snow. 34 degrees, clouded in, and a dusting of snow.
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
Arrived at the trailhead at around 7am on a beautiful, sunny Wednesday. While the weather forecast looked good, the thick fog between Seattle and Enumclaw certainly caused a little bit of anxiety, a...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
Trail is in good shape all the way - thank you to trail crew. Some helpful hiker placed branches across dead end trails to protect us and the meadows. Very dry and dusty on the top. No water along t...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
Trail is in good condition, really well graded.Beautiful fall color and a lot of mushrooms on the trail.Only 1 car was in the parking lot when we pulled up in the morning at 8:30am. We only saw 10 peo...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
I can see why this trail is nicknamed “the loneliest trail in the park”. I saw maybe 10 people the entire time and had the lookout to myself.Arrived at the trailhead at about 2:30. The first 2 miles o...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
This is one of my favorite hikes out there. Unfortunately today the views were all in the clouds by it is still a great workout climbing Tolmie Peak. A few observations:* No parking permits or Natio...