While many of Washington’s finest trails are still covered in snow, it won’t be long before vibrant wildflowers line our hills and alpine meadows. But if you’re heading to Mount Rainier National Park this summer and you love wildflowers, there’s one trail you definitely won’t want to miss out on… and it’s a nice, easy hike.
The Naches Peak Loop Trail is on Chinook Pass near Enumclaw.
Lindsey Reynolds / alltrails.com The loop is about 3.5 miles total, and it’s considered an easy hike.
You’ll walk along a hillside above a small valley, pausing at a viewpoint overlooking a lake.
Betsy Martin / alltrails.com And it’s quite a viewpoint.
You’ll then walk through grassy meadows with stunning views and, starting in June, hundreds of colorful wildflowers.
Lauren Jelle / alltrails.com
The trail is beautiful in any season, but the wildflowers really do make it spectacular.
Tom Darin / alltrails.com
This trail has been called “wildflower heaven.”
Lauren Jelle / alltrails.com Bring your camera or smartphone, because there are photo ops everywhere.
Needless to say, this loop is one of the most popular hikes in the park.
Ivy Wong / alltrails.com To get the best views of Mount Rainier, you’ll want to hike the loop in a clockwise direction. Also, pay close attention in late summer and early fall – you just might find some delicious wild huckleberries.
This is definitely one of the best wildflower trails in Washington, but it’s far from your only option. Here’s another one at Mount Rainier National Park.
Lindsey Reynolds / alltrails.com
The loop is about 3.5 miles total, and it’s considered an easy hike.
Betsy Martin / alltrails.com
And it’s quite a viewpoint.
Lauren Jelle / alltrails.com
Tom Darin / alltrails.com
Bring your camera or smartphone, because there are photo ops everywhere.
Ivy Wong / alltrails.com
To get the best views of Mount Rainier, you’ll want to hike the loop in a clockwise direction. Also, pay close attention in late summer and early fall – you just might find some delicious wild huckleberries.
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