Top 10 Top 10 Features of Mount Rainier
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1. Paradise
Leads to wildflower-filled meadows, and trails starting at 5,400-ft (1,646-m) to moraines and majestic views of the Nisqually Glacier.
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2. Sunrise
Recommended as starting point for solitary hikes.
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3. Summit Climb
A round-trip to the crater and back requires training, professional gear, and a few days. Hire a guide or go with a group if you’re not a seasoned climber.
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4. Family Day Hikes
Dozens of trails for family day trips and picnics are available; try one out near the Carbon River entrance.
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5. Wonderland Trail
This 93-mile (149-km) trail through several mini-ecosystems around the mountain is ideal for serious backpackers with weeks to spare.
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6. Cloud Lid
Rainier’s cloud cover often resembles a flying saucer hovering above the peak.
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7. Glacial Melting
Climate changes have decreased the area of Rainier’s permanent snow cap and facilitated glacial retreats.
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8. Jökulhlaups & Lahars
Glacial floods and debris flows can move at speeds up to 60 mph (95.5 km/h).
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9. Sleeping Giant
Experts agree that it’s a question of when, and not if, Mount Rainier’s active volcano will blow again.
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10. Pollution’s Effects
Smog from automobile traffic now obscures the mountain more and more.
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