Posted in Washington
October 30, 2020
Off The Beaten Path In Mount Rainier National Park, You’ll Find A Breathtaking Washington Overlook That Lets You See For Miles
Mount Rainier National Park is Washington’s most famous recreation area, our most iconic natural wonder, and to most of us, our favorite active volcano (but we try not to think too much about that). As you can imagine, a park of this nature has many hidden gems and off-the-beaten path spots. But one of our favorite places at Mount Rainier is the Emmons Vista Overlook, a breathtaking hidden gem with incredible views.
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However, while Sunrise remains perpetually crowded, you can skip all of that by taking the lesser known Silver Forest Trail. Just follow the signs from the southwest corner of the Sunrise parking lot.
The wildflower viewing here is almost as popular as the views.
The entire Silver Forest Trail is only about two miles long in its entirety.
This is a great way to remind yourself of how beautiful Washington really is.
But that's not a bad thing. Mount Rainier’s glaciers provide an essential water source for six rivers, including the Nisqually.
And prepare to be inspired.
Mount Rainier really is full of hidden gems. Had you heard of this one? For more Washington beauty, click here.
Address: Ashford, WA 98304, USA
