Introduction:
Mount Rainier looming grandly over Edith Creek, Myrtle Falls provides one of the signature views of the Northwest's landmark mountain. On any given day, your chances of running into a serious photographer at Myrtle Falls are quite good. The falls themselves mark the beginning of the short, but very impressive gorge that Edith Creek has carved as it cascades to the Paradise Valley below.
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Facts:
National Park that offers a little bit of everything to visitors, it’s the Skyline Trail at Paradise. This 5.5 mile loop is an excellent chance to see many of the beautiful treats of Mt. Rainier all at once; from the summer wildflowers to the year-round glaciers. This hike yields close-up views of Rainier, multiple waterfalls, alpine meadows, and the opportunity to catch a glimpse of neighboring peaks Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens
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Getting There:
Access to Mount Rainier is by car or bus only. Tourists from afar usually land at Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA). To get to Paradise by car, take I-5 south to Tacoma, then exit onto WA-512 (towards Puyallup at exit 127) and get off at the second exit (WA-7 Pacific Ave S) : at Elbe, keep straight onto WA-706, which leads into the Nisqually enterance.
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