Paradise Trails Orientation: East Skyline & Waterfall Trail Junction

The Waterfall Trail (left) joins the East Skyline Trail (right) which climbs towards Mount Rainier.

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Paradise Area Trails

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Season: Summer
Paradise is open year-round, but this orientation guide is designed for the summer season when trails are snow-free. In spring and fall, there may be patches of snow covering sections of trail. Please stay on trails, even if it means crossing snow, to avoid trampling delicate meadow plants. Pets are not allowed on trails.

This location is the junction of East Skyline Trail and the Waterfall Trail. The East Skyline Trail has excellent views of Mount Rainier as it climbs north towards Myrtle Falls (if the weather cooperates).

• East Skyline Trail goes uphill to the north and downhill to the south before angling southwest.
• Waterfall Trail heads to the west.

How Far Is It?

• Myrtle Falls: 0.25 miles, average walking time 10 minutes, by following the east Skyline Trail uphill to the north. (Note that the Waterfall Trail does not lead to Myrtle Falls from this intersection.)
• Paradise Inn: 0.15 miles, average walking time 6 minutes, by following East Skyline Trail downhill to the south. The Paradise Inn will be visible on the left. It has a restaurant, café, gift shop, and a comfortable lobby for those looking to take a break.
• Jackson Visitor Center and Upper Parking Lot: 0.21 miles, average walking time 8 minutes, by following East Skyline Trail downhill to the south. Restrooms, water, and gift shop are located in the visitor center.
• Connecting to west side of the Skyline Trail: 0.19 miles, average walking time 8 minutes, west on the Waterfall Trail. The Skyline Trail is a loop trail. Continue east past Myrtle Falls to continue on the Skyline Trail or head west to complete the loop clockwise. The full loop trail is 5.5 miles.

For additional information, download the Paradise Area Trails Map.