Mount Rainier National Park

Had the opportunity to spend a few days hiking and camping in Mount Rainier National Park. Though I didn’t get to spend nearly as much time as I would have liked, I was able to do a few hikes. Needless to say I am already planning the next, and much longer visit.

Summerland + Panhandle Gap, 11 miles, 2,950 ft. elevation Gain

Classic shot of Mt. Rainier from the Highway

Started hiking at 6:22 am

Above Summerland Camp, below the Panhandle Gap

Mt. Rainier from Summerland Camp

I was being watched!

Walking toward the gap with Mt. Rainier to the right

View from the other side of the Panhandle Gap. It was hard to turn around!