Updated July 10, 2012
Hike starts just east of Mt. Rainier and trailhead is off Highway 410 south of Crystal Mt. Cutoff.
Photo below is Mt. Rainier & White River
Check out Green Trails Maps for directions. Map for this week's trip is 209. Click link below for complete list of maps.http:// http://greentrailsmaps.com/maps/index_Map_wa/
Photo below less then 1/2 mile into hike, Rainier pokes out
Photo below is early in hike in forest and creek crossing 
Snow crossing, maybe stop here @ 6000 feet, Should melt in 2 weeks 
Photo below is from top of Crystal Peak view below of upper Crystal Lake 
If you hike on Saturday June 14 after your hike check out Mt. Rainier Wine Festival at the Alpine Inn located at Crystal Mountain Resort. From 2 pm to 8 pm. Click link below for information.
http:// http://www.crystalhotels.com/mt-rainier-wine-festival/
After hike enjoy dining at the Summit House at Crystal Mountain Resort. Great views of Mt Rainier.
Click link below for information on the Summit House
http:// http://www.crystalhotels.com/mt-rainier-wine-festival/
Driving directions: From Seattle take Highway 410 and 4.5 miles past the Crystal Cutoff you can park on the right.
Trail Stats: 7 miles round trip and a 3000 foot gain. Good workout, you do not need to go all the way as there are good views
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