Don't Miss These Easy Stops in Mount Rainier National Park

Planning a trip to Mount Rainier National Park but don't want to spend your entire visit tackling long, strenuous hikes? In this video, I'm sharing 5 scenic stops and 1 short hike that you can add to a Mount Rainier itinerary, especially if you only have a day or two to explore. During our two-day visit, we stopped at Christine Falls, Myrtle Falls, Inspiration Point, Narada Falls, and Reflection Lake, before heading out on the Bench and Snow Lakes Trail. Along the way, we saw waterfalls, mountain views, alpine scenery, beautiful glacial lakes—and even spotted a Steller's jay! One of my favorite things about Mount Rainier is that you don't have to complete a huge hike to experience some incredible scenery. There are waterfalls and viewpoints that are just a short walk from the road, along with shorter trails that let you spend a little more time exploring. 📍 Places featured: • Christine Falls • Myrtle Falls • Skyline Trail • Inspiration Point • Narada Falls • Paradise • Reflection Lake • Bench Lake • Snow Lake 🥾 Hike featured: Bench & Snow Lakes Trail — approximately 2.5 miles round trip If you're planning a Mount Rainier National Park trip, I hope this video gives you some ideas for seeing the park without needing a packed itinerary or a series of huge hikes. If you enjoy hiking, national parks, scenic road trips, outdoor adventures, and realistic travel while balancing a full-time 9–5, I'd love to have you subscribe for future adventures! Adventure is closer than you think. 🌲 🥾 Timestamps 🥾 00:00 Introduction to Mount Rainier Itinerary 01:30 Christine Falls 02:40 Myrtle Falls (The Best View in Rainier) 05:30 Inspiration Point (The Most Underrated Lookout) 05:54 Narada Falls 08:26 Reflection Lake 09:52 Bench and Snow Lakes Trail 🌲 CONNECT WITH ME 🌲 Instagram: christinesmichelle TikTok: christinesmichelle #MountRainier #MountRainierNationalPark #Washington #WashingtonState #NationalParks #Hiking #PacificNorthwest #WashingtonTravel #OutdoorAdventure #TravelVlog