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Skyline, Glacier Vista, Upper Skyline and Golden Gate Loop route map
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Skyline, Glacier Vista, Upper Skyline and Golden Gate Loop

Paradise Inn, Washington

4.6 mi

Distance

2,064 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 21m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Skyline, Glacier Vista, Upper Skyline and Golden Gate Loop is a challenging 4.6-mile loop trail located in Mount Rainier National Park. Starting near Paradise Inn, the trail offers remarkable views of Mount Rainier and surrounding landscapes. With an elevation gain of 2064 feet, hikers will experience significant uphill climbs leading to a maximum elevation of 2147 meters. The loop predominantly follows a dirt surface and winds through subalpine meadows and rugged terrain characteristic of the Pacific Northwest.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainexposed terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,654 ft
Max:2,147 ft
629 ft
629 ft
1,654 ft1,818 ft1,983 ft2,147 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.3 mi3.4 mi4.6 mi

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:360-569-2211
  • Address:55210 238th Avenue East · Ashford, WA · 98304
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Best Seasons

Highlights

mountain viewssubalpine meadows

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