in mid-August 2019 i did the full Skyline loop. most of the snow had melted and so i was able to do the trail as a run, and it took me about an hour. it was glorious!
Very little snow out where you'd think the PNW should have more compared to other parts of the country! It's the same on the Massachusetts coast! I guess the saltwater keeps it from snowing as much!
It is a good idea to have bear spray just incase you come into closer contact with a black bear, but we did not see any black bear during our week long visit.
Yep we were there in mid July 2022. It seems like they got a lot of snow this year as well, so I would still expect to hike over some snow in late July!
@@martinnguyen7047 According to recent hikers on the Alltrails app, this trail is open in May, but it's still covered in snow. The trail would be pretty dangerous and possibly more difficult to track the route when it's snow-covered. They recommend snow shoes right now.
This year (2024), there will likely still be quite a bit of snow up there mid June- it looks like at this time (end of May), hikers on Alltrails App are recommending snowshoes or spikes on your feet. I would recommend having an alternate trail option when you go in June, just incase there is too much snow still. You can check out what recent hikers experienced on Alltrails for this hike www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/skyline-trail ! I hope you can do it though!!
Omg, literally breathtaking scenery my friend! Epic video 👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it! We loved this hike so much!
in mid-August 2019 i did the full Skyline loop. most of the snow had melted and so i was able to do the trail as a run, and it took me about an hour. it was glorious!
wow that is insane you did that in an hour! I would love to go back and hike this trail when the snow is gone!
This year (2024) with snow levels so low and it heating up so quickly now I’m not sure there will be much snow by mid-July.
Very helpful, thank you!
Great video! What's your other fav trails in the country?
Very little snow out where you'd think the PNW should have more compared to other parts of the country! It's the same on the Massachusetts coast! I guess the saltwater keeps it from snowing as much!
Thanks for your recommendations!
The best video I have seen about skyline trail. Thanks! You are making our visit easier to plan
Thanks so much! Happy planning for your trip to Mt Rainier :D
very helpful information.
Glad it was helpful!
What a beautiful views. I cant imagine how much you can see. Also, you guys just cannot stay away from mountains huh? LOL. LIKE 5.
haha we are behind on posting about 30 videos about mountains, brace yourself for lots of mountains videos! :P
Good and simple video !! Did you prepare for any bear encounters.
It is a good idea to have bear spray just incase you come into closer contact with a black bear, but we did not see any black bear during our week long visit.
Is the start of the sky loop anywhere near the gondola? Booked tickets for that and would look to do other stuff whilst we are there
The gondola ride at Crystal mountain is about a 1 hour 15 min drive to the Paradise area where the Skyline trailhead is located.
@@TravelSzN Thank you!
What apps are you using?
For hiking? We use AllTrails
Was this filmed in July? We’re going the last week in July this year. I hope most of the snow is gone!
Yep we were there in mid July 2022. It seems like they got a lot of snow this year as well, so I would still expect to hike over some snow in late July!
@@TravelSzN are we able to go on this trail during May?
@@martinnguyen7047 According to recent hikers on the Alltrails app, this trail is open in May, but it's still covered in snow. The trail would be pretty dangerous and possibly more difficult to track the route when it's snow-covered. They recommend snow shoes right now.
Hi what time in the year did you travel to Mt Rainer?
mid July 2022
Is it possible to do in second week of June
This year (2024), there will likely still be quite a bit of snow up there mid June- it looks like at this time (end of May), hikers on Alltrails App are recommending snowshoes or spikes on your feet. I would recommend having an alternate trail option when you go in June, just incase there is too much snow still. You can check out what recent hikers experienced on Alltrails for this hike www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/skyline-trail ! I hope you can do it though!!
May I recommend an original song written about a SKYLINE ?
AGAWAM SKYLINE WON'T YOU BE MINE ? (C)2006
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Thank you for your reply.