Quick Fourth of July hike up Mt Catherine. It's a short beautiful hike with a rocky start and only one log that you need to climb over. The views at the top of Mt Rainier were great, along with Silver, Ariel, and Tinkham.
The challenging part of the hike was the drive with lots of potholes and rocks to avoid. I was the first at the trailhead and only saw SUVs on my return. I also walked up to the PCT crossing and saw no cars there either. I did see one car on my drive out, which had turned around halfway to the trailhead. I'd encourage you to take an SUV or something with a little clearance. A car may be able to make it but it would be a challenge.
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