Nisqually Vista Loop
Mount Rainier Area
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
Getting There
Similar Hikes
Eastside TrailA 26-mile traverse through every forest zone on Rainier's quiet eastern side, from subalpine meadows to ancient lowland groves.
Silver Falls LoopOld-growth forest and a roaring river waterfall on one of Rainier's earliest snow-free trails.
Copper Creek Hut SnowshoeA gentle snowshoe through groomed winter trails to a cozy backcountry hut with Rainier views.
Snow Bowl Hut SnowshoeA steep winter climb to a beloved backcountry hut with Rainier views and community spirit.
Yurt SnowshoeThe longest and most remote overnight in the MTTA hut system, reaching a secluded yurt through 10 kilometers of winter forest.
High Hut SnowshoeA steep snowshoe climb through forest to a ridge-top alpine hut with panoramic views of Rainier, Adams, St. Helens, and the Olympics.