Paradise Trails Orientation: Pebble Creek Spur & Skyline Trail Junction

Looking north towards Mount Rainier at the intersection of Pebble Creek Spur Trail and Skyline Trail

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Season: Summer 

Paradise is open year-round, but this orientation guide is designed for the summer season when trails are snow-free. In spring and fall, there may be patches of snow covering sections of trail. Please stay on trails, even if it means crossing snow, to avoid trampling delicate meadow plants. Pets are not allowed on trails.  

This location is the junction of Pebble Creek Spur Trail and Skyline Trail.

• Pebble Creek Spur goes to the northeast, connecting to the Pebble Creek Trail which goes to the Muir Snowfield.
• Skyline Trail goes downhill to the south to connect to Panorama Point and East Skyline continues downhill to the east to connect to Golden Gate Trail and Mazama Ridge Trail.

How Far Is It?

• Pebble Creek: 0.3 miles via Pebble Creek Spur (0.03 miles) and Pebble Creek Trail. The Pebble Creek Trail ends at a sign marking the end of the maintained trail and the start of the route to the Muir Snowfield. The Muir Snowfield is s a permanent snowfield and requires navigation and winter travel skills. Crampons or microspikes required. Late in the season the snowfield can get icy with open crevasses. Know before you go and check conditions before continuing to Camp Muir. 
• Connecting to Golden Gate Trail via East Skyline Trail: 1.3 miles, average walking time 50 minutes. Golden Gate Trail can be used to cut off distance from the east side of the Skyline loop. 
• Connecting to Lakes Trail via East Skyline Trail: 2.3 miles to the junction of East Skyline Trail and Mazama Ridge / Lakes Trail, average walking time 1 hour 29 minutes 
• Paradise via East Skyline Trail: 2.7 miles, average walking time 1 hour 44 minutes, by going to the east. 
• Paradise via Skyline Trail: 1.9 miles, average walking 1 hour 14 minutes to the south to Panorama Point and then to the west along the Skyline Trail. 
• Panorama Point: 0.5 miles going south on Skyline, average walking time 19 minutes. 

For additional information, download the Paradise Area Trails Map.