Amazing day on the trail!
We were likely the first ones up, starting at 3:45 AM and not seeing anyone else along the way.

The trail was in great condition, with no obstacles. It’s a rocky path with a moderate incline—very manageable for regular hikers. Flashlights and headlamps worked perfectly for visibility in the dark.

We reached the mountain viewpoint just below the official summit in time for sunrise, and the views of Mount Rainier were absolutely stunning. To our surprise, there was even a small wildflower garden up there—an unexpected and beautiful touch! After taking it all in, we continued to the top.

By the time we returned to the trailhead, the parking lot was about 75% full, and we passed many more hikers making their way up.

All in all, a peaceful and rewarding hike—highly recommended for a sunrise adventure!

Please count the # of cars in the parking lot and follow the instructions on the sign.

Pretty steep hike with quite a bit of rocks and roots but not too bad. All in all was a very enjoyable hike!

It was our first time hiking at Chirico trail and our first hike of the season. It might be a tad more steeper than Rattlesnake trail, little rocky at the beginning but still very manageable. Our kiddos age 5 and 7 went up with minimal complains and enjoyed the view from the top, watching people doing the paragliding was pretty cool. Will come back.