Glacier Vista Snowshoe

Glacier Vista snowshoe is a shorter alternative to Panorama Point snowshoe; you can see all of the Tatoosh Range, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens on a clear day, maybe even as far as Mount Hood on a really clear day. Mount Rainier is, of course, right in your face.

Start from the Paradise parking lot, which is usually open year-round, though, in winter, chains are required to drive up the road from Longmire. Follow the trail between the Jackson Visitor Center and the Climbing Information Center towards Mount Rainier. There should be a clear track because this is a popular snowshoeing route. You may snowshoe anywhere except when the snow accumulation is low.

At 1.1 miles, you veer left towards Glacier Vista while many other snowshoers veer right to start climbing a steep slope towards Panorama Point. Soon, you will reach Glacier Vista. Enjoy the views of snow-capped mountains. If you have extra time and energy, follow other snowshoers to Panorama Point. Otherwise, return the way you came.