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Silver Forest

Easy/Intermediate
 4.7 (6)
  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°)

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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

May 7, 2021: Washington Representative Leads Effort to Fund Trails and Roads

May 7, 2021: Washington Trails Association - Senior Manager, Accounting (2021)_MayUpdate.pdf

May 6, 2021: Hiker Headlines: Highway 20 Open, Big Thanks for GiveBIG, Wildfire Prevention, Trail Updates

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 6 votes

#4

in Sunrise

#6069

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  4.7 from 6 votes
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#4

in Sunrise

#251

in Washington

#6,069

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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
Cowlitz Chimmney's From Silver Forest Trail
Dec 30, 2018 near Greenwater, WA
Mt. Rainier from Silver Forest.
Feb 26, 2015 near Eatonville, WA
Lenticular cloud near Mt. Rainier.
Jun 9, 2016 near Eatonville, WA

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