TBT Hiking Post - Shriner Peak

Happy Thursday!! Today's Throwback Thursday post is of our hike to Shriner Peak. We never did a formal post for this hike, so I have put together a bunch of our favorite pics during that trip. I remember that this hike goes up to an old fire lookout and I love lookouts because they always have the best views!! We also went with some good friends and we had a great time!

Shriner Peak 9/14/08

The trail leads up to some pretty awesome views of Mt. Rainier. Hubby and I love that mountain. We even climbed it. You can read about our climb here. I always have to mention that because it was a big deal. I love looking back at it. It is a pretty awesome mountain and we love to get pics of us with it in the background. :)

This hike was also pretty special because it was the first time we had ever come across a bear on a hike. We were pretty excited, took our pics, and left it alone.

Another great view of Rainier on the way up.

The hike up to the lookout was about 4 miles.

The lookout was locked when we got there so we could not go inside, but this is a glimpse of what it looks like inside.

Me and Hubby.

Some group pics.

Cool pic of a trail heading down.

The hike was 8 miles total roundtrip with about 3500 ft. elevation gain. It was an awesome hike with great views and great company!