Mount Rainier National Park | Knapsack Pass & Spray Park Loop Trail | An Epic Day Hike in Mt Rainier

The Knapsack Pass and Spray Park Loop Trail is a strenuous 6-mile (9.6 km) hike in a remote corner of Mount Rainier National Park. Despite the difficulty, the dramatic landscapes and stunning views of Mt. Rainier make the effort worthwhile. We started at Mowich Lake Campground, and steadily ascended through deep forests, past Spray Falls, and into alpine meadows toward Mt. Pleasant. The view of Mt. Rainier from the top was breathtaking! The trail then follows the ridge down to a snowfield and boulders. This section was not clearly marked, requiring careful navigation over loose rocks to reach Knapsack Pass. From the Pass, the trail descends back to Mowich Lake. It was a tough hike, but the blooming wildflowers along the trail made it the perfect time to visit Mt. Rainier.

0:00 Intro
0:26 Starting the hike – Through the deep forest toward Spray Falls
3:08 Spray Park Trail – Alpine meadows with stunning Mt. Rainier views
4:44 Steep ascent to Mt. Pleasant
6:12 Mt. Rainier views along the ridge
9:26 Crossing snowfields and boulder fields to Knapsack Pass
12:09 Descending to Mowich Lake – Wildflower meadows and mountain streams
15:08 Arriving at Mowich Lake
16:12 Wilkerson – the historic mining town
16:46 Outro

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