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Skyline Trail packing checklist

  • ActivityDay hike
  • ParkMount Rainier National Park, WA
  • NearestHighline Trail, 395 mi

A loop from Paradise through wildflower meadows to Panorama Point, right under the Nisqually Glacier.

Trip details

Distance
5.5 mi loop
Elevation gain
1,700 ft
Highlight
Panorama Point
Best season
Late July to September (our pick)

Source

"Our pick" seasons are our own call.

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  1. Columbia Women's Benton Springs Fleece

    Columbia Women's Benton Springs Fleece

    $65.00 on Amazon

    Panorama Point is windy and cold even in summer.

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  3. Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz

    Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz

    $17.99 on Amazon

    You'll want water on the climb.

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  4. Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (UPF 50+)

    Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (UPF 50+)

    $54.00 on Amazon

    Snowfields reflect strong UV.

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  5. Carhartt Wind Fighter Fleece Gloves

    Carhartt Wind Fighter Fleece Gloves

    $33.90 on Amazon

    For the windy ridge.

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Photos

Mount Rainier - Paradise, August 2014 - start of the Skyline Trail 02
Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mount Rainier - Skyline Trail in Paradise meadow, August 2014 - 02
Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates 46.7860°N 121.7350°W

Park Mount Rainier National Park, WA

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