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Looking for Mt. Ranier Advice.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 10:24 am
Posted on 7/23/14 at 10:24 am
#1 Going up with the family to Seattle next month and one of the suggestions is that we drive up to explore/hike Ranier. Is it worth the 3 hour drive each way for a day trip?
#2 What is the hiking like and what other things can we do on or around the mountain with kids?
And the really dumb question.... Is it even possible to drive up high enough to where an easy hike could be made to where there might be some snow/ice on the ground for the kids to see?
#2 What is the hiking like and what other things can we do on or around the mountain with kids?
And the really dumb question.... Is it even possible to drive up high enough to where an easy hike could be made to where there might be some snow/ice on the ground for the kids to see?
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Posted on 7/23/14 at 10:52 am to notiger1997
We went about 4 years ago in July. I think it's worth the drive for sure. It was one of the most beautiful places! We drove up the mountain to Mystic Lake...didn't do any hiking, just walked around the lake area. There were trails though. There was also still plenty of snow on the ground.
The drive up to the lake is insane too. Here's some pictures we took.
The drive up to the lake is insane too. Here's some pictures we took.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:09 am to notiger1997
Is it really 3 hours away, wow don't remember it being that long.
If you drive up to Paradise Lodge, you can very likely hike to snow. As far as your question, I love the outdoors so I'd do it easily rather than stay in the city. Bring a jacket just in case.
If you drive up to Paradise Lodge, you can very likely hike to snow. As far as your question, I love the outdoors so I'd do it easily rather than stay in the city. Bring a jacket just in case.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:11 am to notiger1997
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Is it worth the 3 hour drive each way for a day trip?
Absolutely. I did a summit attempt a couple of years ago and it's beautiful even if you aren't on the mountain itself.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:11 am to notiger1997
Actually they just found a large magma chamber below Mt Ranier.
best of luck.
best of luck.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:14 am to notiger1997
We went on June 1st up to Paradise (the highest point you can drive to, 5400') and there was still 135" of snow on the ground.
The NPS site says that during August that area is supposed to be grassy meadows. Depending on how far you are willing to hike I would bet you could find some snow or ice.
I'm not sure how far the Muir snowfield is from paradise, but it didn't look too terribly difficult from the maps.
I would definitely go again, and I'm not an outdoors person.
The NPS site says that during August that area is supposed to be grassy meadows. Depending on how far you are willing to hike I would bet you could find some snow or ice.
I'm not sure how far the Muir snowfield is from paradise, but it didn't look too terribly difficult from the maps.
I would definitely go again, and I'm not an outdoors person.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 12:39 pm to notiger1997
Their cherries are fricking delicious.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:23 pm to notiger1997
Just got back from Seattle area 2 days ago. We stayed north of Seattle in Shoreline and made a nice trip up to Bellingham and east up around Mt Baker. Easy and scenic drive to Artist Point - elevation 5100. Nice views of mountains and glacier and plenty of snow for kids. Road just opened on July 1st. Snow was still powdery and several families were sledding down some hills.
Did some easy hikes in Bellingham to view some waterfalls, drove the coastal hills through Fairhaven and enjoyed one of the many brew pubs for lunch.
Did some easy hikes in Bellingham to view some waterfalls, drove the coastal hills through Fairhaven and enjoyed one of the many brew pubs for lunch.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:35 pm to notiger1997
It was worth it to me and it isn't three hours
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:51 pm to notiger1997
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#1 Going up with the family to Seattle next month and one of the suggestions is that we drive up to explore/hike Ranier. Is it worth the 3 hour drive each way for a day trip?
Yes, it's worth it.
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#2 What is the hiking like and what other things can we do on or around the mountain with kids?
Lots of trails up there. Do some research beforehand on which ones are the best for how long you want to hike (wta.org would be a good place to start). The visitor center up there might have some interesting stuff for them too.
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And the really dumb question.... Is it even possible to drive up high enough to where an easy hike could be made to where there might be some snow/ice on the ground for the kids to see?
If you're coming up here next month, all of the snow will be gone for where you can drive to. There are glaciers to hike on on the way up to Camp Muir though. That trail will get you up into the snow. Could be quite a hike though.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 11:57 pm to notiger1997
Yes to 1 and 3. The day trip might not afford time for a lot of hiking. There are plenty of places on the way up to pull over and wander around in any event. Will post some pics if I can find them. Taken with poor phone camera though. You have to love the first one though... 
There is some snow showing in the meadow. It was late May/early June.
It's a beautiful place. Have fun and be safe.
There is some snow showing in the meadow. It was late May/early June.
It's a beautiful place. Have fun and be safe.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:58 am to notiger1997
It's closer than 3 hrs from Seattle, well worth the drive
However, if you have kids I recommend a 1-2 day trip to the San Juan Islands. One of my favorite places to go as a kid. Kayaking, hiking, gorgeous views, ect..
The ferry leaves out of Seattle and is just over an hour long if I remember correctly
However, if you have kids I recommend a 1-2 day trip to the San Juan Islands. One of my favorite places to go as a kid. Kayaking, hiking, gorgeous views, ect..
The ferry leaves out of Seattle and is just over an hour long if I remember correctly
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:05 am to notiger1997
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And the really dumb question.... Is it even possible to drive up high enough to where an easy hike could be made to where there might be some snow/ice on the ground for the kids to see?
Ive been up there in late summer and there's still areas with small amounts of ice and snow. It's not pretty ice and snow, but it's there.
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