Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier Author:Heidi Schneider Mount Rainier National Park is a great place to day hike. Rising from the Cascade foothills less than 50 miles from Seattle, Mount Rainier offers a wide variety of hiking environments including lush river valleys, subalpine forests, and tundra. Within this setting are dozens of trails, perfect for an easy walk. Whether you have a day to explor... more »e or just a couple of hours, Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier will lead you on short adventures to quiet meadows, pristine wilderness, and stunning scenery. Written for all types of hikers, Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier features over two dozen descriptions of easy hikes in the park. Detailed maps and clear hike descriptions make planning your hikes in Mount Rainier National Park a cinch. Features 27 hikes.« less