Alan Felts

Alan Felts

Hike to Panorama Point

06/28/17

This hike was the first I did in Washington State in summer 2013. It must have been a great snow year that year cause there weren't nearly the amount of wild flowers, as much as there was still a TON of snow! It was a beautiful hike. And once you get to Panorama Point, no matter how much effort you've exerted, the views, the cool mountain air, the quiet, and serenity make it worth the whole thing. Incredible and inspiring adventure. This may have been the hike that kicked off my love of hiking and is inspiring me to be more of a backpacker (that and the movie "Wild"). The mountaineers descending from having summited Mt Rainier coming down with all of their equipment, greeting us as they passed, seeing marmots chillin by the trail, and talking with other hikers and tourists helping each other out and enjoying many different conversations makes this a very unique and fun hike. If you're in Washington and are in the mood for incredible...this is your hike!

5.0