mt. rainier np

A scene from along the Wonderland Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Rapids in Paradise Creek along the Wonderland Trail. M.t Rainier National Park.

I'm sure there are many Snow Lakes around the world, I know of two here in WA. I'd never been to the one in Mt. Rainier NP until last week when my wife and I did the easy 2.7 mile hike into it (don't be fooled by the trailhead sign that says 1.1 miles!). No views of Rainier from here, but...

A view of Paradise Creek along the Wonderland Trail at Mt. Rainier National Park.

A trailside scene along the Wonderland Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park.

Rapids above Carter Falls along Paradise Creek. Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington

Carter Falls along Paradise Creek. Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington