Backpacking at Mt Rainier National Park: Northern Loop

Trip Date: July 30-31
Dad and I did the Northern Loop, which was 36.5 miles and 12,000 ft elevation in 2 days. The lupine, paintbrush, and beargrass were in peak bloom, and we sauntered through expansive alpine meadows. Day 1 we sashayed through Grand Park, descended to the West Fork White River, and then ascended to Windy Gap, where a jewel-like lake twinkled hello. Then we descended past Yellowstone Cliffs and crossed the suspension bridge across Carbon River to our campsite. The next morning, we ascended to Mystic Lake, hiking along the arm of Carbon Glacier, the largest glacier in the Lower 48. We also passed Winthrop Glacier while crossed West Fork White River yet again. After reaching the pass just past Granite Creek, I stopped to paint the stunning view of Mt Rainier before completing the loop near Frozen Lake and returning to Sunrise. What an incredible trip!

[@bryanwallis2479]

Did the exact same hike in 1968, your weather was a lot nicer than ours, but the scenery, the beauty of that hike is unforgettable. And much of the trail looks exactly the same, although we spent 3 nights out there, and there was no Carbon Glacier campsite, so we camped at Mystic Lake. Cheers. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

[@OneEyeHikes]

I watch too many videos on TH-cam, but you two nailed it! Love the music, video and minimal narrative.

[@kristinlardent4858]

Love so much! I hiked these same trails with my dad.

[@vuekhang3083]

Wa just came back from Mt. Rainier,but haven't been to the Northern Loop. I love yours and will go there someday. Do you have to get permission for John Denver's song? I love it so much.I may do my video like yours.

[@MoviesSam]

Any bears out in those parks ? Enchantments? I saw the brief glimpse of what looked like a grizz in here, but couldnt tell as it was far away.