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    4.8 (13 reviews)

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    Brian F.

    Myrtle Falls is a short walk from Jackson Visitor Center and is just picturesque. It's a 70 foot waterfall with the majestic Mount Rainier in the background. It's one of the best attractions in the park in terms of effort-to-reward ratio. I can see why it's one of the most popular and most photographed areas and you'll often see people with tripods taking pictures.

    Joyce T.

    Less than one mile from the visitor center, it's an easy trail. The viewing area is kind of small and always packed with people, you will have to wait for your turn to get closer and to take photos.

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    Shwe N.

    started on the left side of the trail so seeing myrtle falls nearing at the end of our hike was so rewarding! truly magnificent work of art i lov our earth ... yes i am a taurus

    Raj S.

    One of the bestttttt views of Mt Rainier ! Wowow . We were just amazed with this view ! The only issue is the space of this viewpoint ! It's pretty small and u r almost pushed out of ur spot , if u try to take 5-6 pics ! It's about a .5 mile walk from visitor center and it is worth it . There is a small walkway / step to the viewpoint . There are soooooo many people there trying to take a pic . Yeah . It's toooooo crowded on weekends and summer days ! It's still worth the view . Beautiful view of the falls with Rainier at the background . Tough to take strollers ! Loved it overall

    Kim R.

    Myrtle was on my list of sites to see while visiting the park for the first time. What I hadn't realized was that the Paradise area would be packed to the gils, as roads from there were already closed for the year. After battling for a parking spot we fought the ice rink of stairs that was to lead from the lot to the falls. The path to the falls was gorgeous, and of course crowded. With so many site seekers converged in the area, it was hard to get onto the bridge at the top, I had to wiggle past numerous tri-pods. To be expected I suppose, as Myrtle Falls has a stunning setting with direct views of the snowy peak above. I carefully traversed the icy stairs down to the viewing area, but not carefully enough I guess, as even though I was holding the cable I still went down hard. But, I was most of the way down and wanted my bruises to not be in vain, so I got up and finished my course. Glad I did, the view from below is amazing...especially with the blanket of snow on the surrounding trees. Overall, I'd hold to Myrtle being a must-see in the park. As an avid falls hiker, it's not the most unique falls out there, or even within the park. It's the setting that makes it special. *Sorry my pics aren't great, wrong time of day for shadows!

    Kate C.

    Beautiful, quick trail in Mount Rainer National Park. You can easily access it from the visitors center. It's a little bit of an incline but it's not hard. There are stopping points along the way for anyone that needs a quick resting spot. I was also very close to a deer walking on the path. The wildflowers along the way were absolutely stunning!

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    Courtney L.

    *Summer Flashback* Located in the Paradise region of Mount Rainier National Park, Myrtle Falls is such a delight to enjoy before continuing on to explore trails up ahead. On a sunny day, if you're lucky, Mount Rainier will appear directly in the backdrop of the Falls, making for an extremely picturesque shot. Although the mountain hid behind the clouds on the day I visited, I was still captivated by the entire scene. The Myrtle Falls viewpoint is accessible down a well-defined but steep set of steps covered with sand and some rocks. Although common sense, be sure to wear shoes with good traction to prevent sliding on the surface. While the lookout area is small and gets fairly crowded with visitors constantly rotating in and out, it provides the perfect place to snap some beautiful photos. Now for my favorite area of the park! Back on the main path in the same general area is a bridge which passes directly over a stream of water that feeds Myrtle Falls. There is something so serene about standing on the bridge, listening to the trickling water and appreciating the sight of the green hills that lead your gaze up to Mount Rainier. Spend a couple minutes here to take it all in...the views can't be beat!

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