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2.84 miles
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1450.35 ft
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Out-and-Back
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Added by Sean Van Dommelen
Pinnacle Peak is a great short hike at 1.3 miles and plenty of elevation gain with 360' views of 3 volcanoes at the top.
This trailhead is easily accessed at the parking lot at Reflection Lakes in Mount Rainier National Park. A short but sweet hike (1.3 miles one way) that leads to beautiful views of Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and if clear enough, Mt. Hood (Oregon).
Pinnacle itself can be climbed to summit but it's an off-trail (class 3-4) scramble up crumbling rock, but well worth it. Just be mindful of your holds and maintain three points of contact at all times.
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Jared Blitz
11/12/2020
A moderate, uphill jaunt until you reach the climb
I hiked this trail to the saddle after watching sunrise at Reflection Lake. I'd recommend getting to the trailhead by 8am in order to ...
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Katherine Haveman
8/11/2017
Try Plummer Peak for an Easy Scramble
Great views of Rainier! I would also recommend following the rightmost trial for no more than a half mile for an easy scramble to ...
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Sarah Gooch
8/13/2016
The best bang for your buck
If you're looking for classic Mount Rainier views but don't have a lot of time (or even if you do have a lot of ...
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Tobin Akehurst
8/3/2016
Classic
Love this one!
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Sean Van Dommelen
7/28/2016
Epic
This is a great short hike with awesome views!
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