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Mt. Rainier View

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Mt. Rainier View

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Mt. Rainier View

Name: Mt. Rainier View
Rating: 2

Recommended by 3 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mount Rainier Wilderness

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Location: Lewis County, Washington, United States

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1. View of Mount Rainier – Mt. Rainier View loop from Packwood

19.1km

06:33

1,040m

1,030m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Mount Rainier – Mt. Rainier View loop from Packwood

23.1km

08:02

1,280m

1,290m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

May 22, 2025

The view of Mount Rainier in the Box Canyon area is one of the more unexpected and dramatic glimpses of the mountain on the southeastern leg of the Wonderland Trail. As you hike through the Box Canyon area, the trail winds along forested ridges and exposed slopes carved by ancient lava flows. Eventually, it opens up to reveal a breathtaking, full-on view of Mount Rainier’s southeastern face, including its sprawling glaciers and snowfields. This perspective feels particularly massive; Rainier dominates the skyline, rising abruptly above the dark green forested valley below. Because it’s slightly removed from the central viewpoints near Paradise and Sunrise, this angle offers a quieter, more solitary look at the mountain’s immensity.

Whether you’re day hiking or thru-hiking, it’s a great spot to take a break, soak in the view, and appreciate the sheer scale of the landscape.

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Elevation 940 m

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Location: Lewis County, Washington, United States

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Mt. Rainier View

1. View of Mount Rainier – Mt. Rainier View loop from Packwood

2. View of Mount Rainier – Mt. Rainier View loop from Packwood

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