Paradise Trails Orientation: Skyline Trail & Deadhorse Creek Connector Trail Junction

At this location, keep to the right to stay on the 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 Skyline Trail and a connector trail to the Deadhorse Creek Trail. North is located between the two uphill trails, with the summit of Mount Rainier to the northwest.

• Skyline Trail goes to the northeast uphill and to the south downhill.
• The connector trail goes uphill to the northwest to connect to the Deadhorse Creek Trail.  

How Far Is It?

• Connecting to Deadhorse Creek Trail: 0.09 miles, average walking time 4 minutes, northwest on the connector trail (uphill).
• Jackson Visitor Center and Upper Parking Lot: 0.47 miles, average walking time 19 minutes, by following the connector trail downhill to the Skyline Trail to descend to the upper parking lot. Restrooms, information, food, and gifts available at the visitor center.
• Connecting to Alta Vista Trail: 0.18 miles, average walking time 7 minutes, northeast uphill on the Skyline Trail.

For additional information, download the Paradise Area Trails Map.