"KINDLE Day Hiking: Mount Rainier: National Park, Crystal Mountain, Cayuse and Chinook Passes
Mount Rainier wants you to come out and play From the Introduction: Standing at 14,411 feet, boasting 26 major glaciers and 2 craters, Mount Rainier is a vision and a legend. For years, folks have both revered and admired this massive volcanic giant, the highest mountain in the Cascade Range, for its grandeur, beauty, and power. The spectacular volcano is visible from Seattle and from many points in Washington State, but seeing it from a distance is simply not enough. To truly bond with the great peak and to areciate its scale, you must visit Mount Rainier National Park and get up close and personal. This guide contains hikes where you can spend an entire day marinating in mountain magic from sunup to sundown as well as short hikes for kids and those with limited mobility. Keep in mind that for all the beauty and trail variety it offers, the mountain is an active volcano and deserves the utmost respect. - Tami Asars, author.
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