Paradise Trails Orientation: Skyline & Upper Glacier Vista Trail Junction

Intersection of Skyline Trail and Upper Glacier Vista Trail looking north towards Mount Rainier

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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 Upper Glacier Vista Trail. This location features an exhibit panel called Tough Place to Bloom.

• Skyline Trail is oriented north-south at this intersection, going uphill to the north to Panorama Point and downhill to the south to Paradise.
• Glacier Vista Trail goes to southwest to a viewpoint of the Nisqually Glacier before rejoining the Skyline Trail.  

How Far Is It?

• Panorama Point: 0.6 miles, average walking time 23 minutes, north (uphill) on the Skyline Trail.
• Glacier Vista Trail Viewpoint: 0.2 miles, average walking time 8 minutes. This is a short detour that runs parallel to the Skyline Trail.
• Paradise via Skyline Trail: 1.3 miles, average walking time 50 minutes.

For additional information, download the Paradise Area Trails Map.