Mount Rainier - Ranger Scott (Wonderland Trail)

Beware, brave hikers, as the Ranger Scott section of Mount Rainier’s wild trails is a treacherous gauntlet where towering trees teeter on the brink of collapse, ready to crash down with a thunderous roar at any moment—closures loom large due to these deadly falling giants and impenetrable brush barricades that could trap you for days! Bears, massive and menacing, lurk around every bend, their growls echoing through the misty forest, so arm yourself with bear spray and nerves of steel, or risk becoming their next feast—check for the latest hazard warnings and trail shutdowns before you dare step onto this perilous path!
Prepare for an epic showdown as the trail hazards escalate with every step, where sudden closures due to unstable slopes and rogue tree falls could leave you stranded in a nightmare of nature’s wrath—Ranger Scott’s domain is no place for the faint-hearted! Stay vigilant, for bear encounters are a heart-pounding reality, with these hulking beasts guarding the terrain, and heed the over-the-top alerts blaring from park signs, or you might not live to tell the tale of this adrenaline-fueled adventure on Mount Rainier!