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Silver Forest

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 4.6 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
  5. Sunrise
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“Unrivaled vistas and alpine meadows define this trail's character. ”

Brian Smith
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1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

98%

Runnable

6,317' 1,925 m

High

6,258' 1,907 m

Low

66' 20 m

Up

104' 32 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Views · Wildflowers

Runner Notes

You may find it hard to run on this trail due to its extreme popularity and awe inspiring views.

Description

Silver Forest Trail, a short nature trail, is one of many trails located in the Sunrise area. It is an easy trail that offers some of the very best vistas in the entire park. Set atop Sunrise Rim, this trail wanders eastward from the Emmons Vista Trail through mixed forest and meadows. Rainier and the Emmons Glacier set the backdrop for a foreground of vibrant wildflowers.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Jun 18, 2026: Hiker Headlines: Wildfire season starts, now hiring, free day, closures

Jun 17, 2026: Find the perfect backpacking pillow

Jun 17, 2026: Congress works to fund trails in 2027 and beyond — you can help

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Brian Smith
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Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 7 votes

#4

in Sunrise

#7480

Overall
  4.6 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Sunrise

#308

in Washington

#7,480

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2 Views Last Month
716 Since Feb 26, 2015
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Silver Forest Trail.
Mar 5, 2015 near Eatonville, WA
Mt. Rainer Sunset From Silver Forest Trail
Dec 30, 2018 near Greenwater, WA
Mt. Rainier from Silver Forest.
Feb 26, 2015 near Eatonville, WA
Cowlitz Chimmney's From Silver Forest Trail
Dec 30, 2018 near Greenwater, WA
Lenticular cloud near Mt. Rainier.
Jun 9, 2016 near Eatonville, WA

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