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My typical day consists of tying shoes, answering the same question 6 times, and watching multiple nose pickers blatantly dig for gold while making direct eye contact with me. The life of an elementary teacher is far from boring. As many people like to constantly point out, teachers have the "summer off." *Insert heavy eye roll* Although I personally work 2 jobs year-round, in my free time you can catch me on one of the million outstanding trails in the PNW. Born and raised here, strangely I didn't get into hiking until a few years ago, and now, I'm making up for lost time! Between the creative and fun things we do in my classroom, and all of the incredible trails and views I explore, I thought using a blog as a platform to recount these memories would be something I could look back on years from now and cherish. If you choose to spend a portion of your own free time reading this, I will now disclaim that I am not a professional journalist, I suck with technology, and I'm surprised I even know what a blog is. Reader discretion is advised. And if you are reading this- thank a teacher.

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Pinnacle Saddle Trail

Kayleen Durant
Aug 8, 2018
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Mt. Rainier is the gem of Washington! There are countless trails within the National Park. Do yourself a favor and buy an annual pass so that you can truly take advantage of all that MRNP has to offer! I have done a number of hikes in the park, and Pinnacle Saddle is at the top of my favorites list. I mean, can you find a much better view of the mountain than this!?

About the Hike

This hike is only 2.5 miles round trip, however it gains 1000 feet of elevation in that mile trek upwards. The first half is shaded, but then you come out into the direct sun which makes for a drastic change. It didn't take me more than about 40 minutes to reach the top, but I did have to stop a couple times for a breather and some water (going on a 90 degree day didn't help that situation). When you get to the top, you can go to the backside of the saddle and have sweeping views of Baker off in the distance. It was stunning to say the least. The trail is super easy to access and makes for a great quick trip! I was able to do this hike, as well as another hike in the same day. Happy hiking!

Link to WTA:

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/pinnacle-saddle

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