13 Best Hikes in Seattle | Condé Nast Traveler
"The Paradise area at one of our favorite day trips from Seattle , Mount Rainier National Park, is aptly named, thanks to the broad meadows that offer views up to the 14,410-foot volcano. Though a whole network of trails, some paved, cover the area, the Skyline Trail is one of the most popular. Heading east from the great stone Paradise Inn , the Skyline Trail heads to the tumbling Myrtle Falls. A classic wooden bridge in national park style crosses Edith Creek above the waterfall, but the best view comes from below, where the summit of the glacier-covered mountain rises above the greenery. The sight is a remarkable reward for what is less than a half-mile hike." - Hannah Kirshner, Allison Williams
