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Hike to the top of Pyramid Peak for incredible views of Mount Rainier.

photo by Douglas Lorain

6Indian Bar and Cowlitz Park
RATINGS982ROUND-TRIP DISTANCE15 miles to Indian Bar; 16 miles to Cowlitz ParkELEVATION GAIN4,000' to Indian Bar; 3,900' to Cowlitz ParkOPTIONAL MAPGreen Trails Mount Rainier East (No. 270)USUALLY OPENLate July–mid-SeptemberBEST TIMELate July–mid-SeptemberAGENCYMount Rainier National Park, nps.gov/moraPERMITRequired. All cars must also display an entry permit for the national park. Reservations are strongly advised: Mount Rainier National Park makes only 30% of its backcountry permits available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The rest are for hikers who made advance reservations. Because obtaining a permit for popular areas, especially on summer weekends, is extremely difficult, it is highly recommended that you reserve a permit in advance. Reservations are accepted starting on March 15, through the online request system only; you cannot make a reservation over the phone. The cost is $20 per group and is nonrefundable. To obtain a reservation form and for further information, go to nps.gov/mora/ planyourvisit/ wilderness-permit.htm.

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