This Easy Wildflower Hike In Washington Will Transport You Into A Sea Of Color
While many of Washington’s finest trails are still covered in snow, it won’t be long before vibrant wildflowers line our hills and alpine meadows. But if you’re heading to Mount Rainier National Park this summer and you love wildflowers, there’s one trail you definitely won’t want to miss out on… and it’s a nice, easy hike.
![](https://oiys-develop.go-vip.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/extra_large_b31860381badf55ab051a540f74bbd0b.jpg?w=720)
The loop is about 3.5 miles total, and it's considered an easy hike.
![](https://oiys-develop.go-vip.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/extra_large_395bfcf82046f18532d4edf27bcdf970.jpg?w=720)
And it's quite a viewpoint.
Advertisement
![](https://oiys-develop.go-vip.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/extra_large_8f53b1df3c3b30f8727d6b3a79496a0f.jpg?w=720)
Advertisement
![](https://oiys-develop.go-vip.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/extra_large_d5a891c228b3f606e6c825f6b95dcb3f.jpg?w=720)
![](https://oiys-develop.go-vip.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/extra_large_73f87106ad8cfb35aa8dfba943dc9f9b.jpg?w=720)
Bring your camera or smartphone, because there are photo ops everywhere.
![](https://oiys-develop.go-vip.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/extra_large_69dc07f28d1ddd5f8265e7500aff0f4c.jpg?w=720)
To get the best views of Mount Rainier, you'll want to hike the loop in a clockwise direction. Also, pay close attention in late summer and early fall -- you just might find some delicious wild huckleberries.
This is definitely one of the best wildflower trails in Washington, but it’s far from your only option. Here’s another one at Mount Rainier National Park.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.