Parks in Ashford, Washington

Mount Rainier National Park, 60 miles southeast of Tacoma, was established in 1899 as the fifth national pa... More on LLBean.com

This park is full of beautiful views also. More on Epinions.com

This is the perfect early-season hiking adventure. The loop route keeps you exploring new trail from start to finish, and theres a lot to explore here. The trail climbs through lush old forests, sk... More on Trails

As a beginner, I hiked Rampart Ridge from the Trail of Shadows junction and More on Trails

This route loops around the broad Edith Creek basin, leading through alpine flower fields, past thundering waterfalls, and over high, craggy peaks. In this one loop, youll experience the best the P... More on Trails

The trials in Paradise can be quite crowded. Early morning is best as by th More on Trails

Perfect for children, this medium-length day hike passes one lake and ends at a lake in a glacial cirque. Trees obscure the Snow Lake Trailhead. After parking, walk to the eastern corner of the lot... More on Trails

Nice hike. Still has snow up at the lake on this hike. We went down to Be More on Trails

Mount Rainier is arguably the King of the Cascade volcanoes. Certainly, the other peaks have their charms, but Rainier stands supreme in the hearts and minds all who view it from near or afar. It i... More on Trails

I did this climb for my 35th birthday. For every one that dreams of climbin More on Trails

The hike to Gobblers Knob passes the clear waters of Lake George and ascends to a peak with panoramic views of Mount St. Helens, the Goat Rocks, the North Cascades, the Olympics, Mount Hood, and Mo... More on Trails

What a fantastic hike! Beautiful scenery, plus a break from the crowds--thi More on Trails

The broad vistas (in clear weather) across the southern Cascades are outstanding. But the grand prize is the hike through old-growth forest to High Rock fire lookout. It is perched on the heart-sto... More on Trails

Steep but not that long, wildflowers abundant, views at various overlooks More on Trails

A 3.8-mile hiking trail leads to this stunning ... More on TripAdvisor

A magnificent trail. The overveiw didn't have a time as most other trail re More on Trails

Too many people think you have to be in the national park to enjoy Mount Rainier. This quaint trail dispels that myth quite effectively. It ambles easily through forest and meadow, passing pretty w... More on Trails

Great day hike through beautiful Rainier country. We stepped off on a wet More on Trails

This short trail loops through wildflower meadows and offers grand views down onto one of the park's largest glaciersthe Nisqually. Unfortunately, this glacier is retreating faster than most, too, ... More on Trails

If you would like postcard-perfect views of mountain meadows, gorgeous wild More on Trails