This is the first overnight hike of the season into Mt. Rainier NP, because of its lower elevation. Unlike most other campgrounds, you hike down to S. Mowich, not up. Not any great, spectacular views of the Mountain except for a few spots on the Paul Peak trail, but the S. Mowich River valley is beautiful in and of itself, and when everything else around Rainier is still under feet of snow, this is a good option.
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- View from Paul Peak Trail to S. Mowich River
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- S. Mowich River campground
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- S Mowich River valley
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- S. Mowich River
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- S. Mowich River campground
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- S. Mowich River
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- A type of parasitic terrestrial orchid
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- Yes, that’s the trail underwater
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- My hiking buddy Frani
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- S. Mowich River valley
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- Shelf fungus
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- On the Paul Peak Trail
Blue's Boots 
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