Season: Summer
Paradise is open year-round, but this orientation guide is designed for the summer season when trails are snow-free. In spring and fall, there may be patches of snow covering sections of trail. Please stay on trails, even if it means crossing snow, to avoid trampling delicate meadow plants. Pets are not allowed on trails.

This location is the junction of Deadhorse Creek Trail and Waterfall Trail, with north located midway between the two branches of Deadhorse Creek Trail (opposite the Waterfall Trail) looking roughly towards Mount Rainier.

• Deadhorse Creek Trail goes to the northeast uphill and to the northwest downhill before curving to the south.
• Waterfall Trail starts at this junction and travels to the southeast with views of the Tatoosh Range.

How Far Is It?

• Lower Parking Lot: 0.42 miles, average walking time 16 minutes, south on Deadhorse Creek Trail (downhill). The trail connects to the Nisqually Vista Trailhead shortly before connecting to the lower parking lot. There are no restrooms in the lower parking lot, but restrooms are available in the Paradise Picnic Area, downhill from the parking lot.
• Connecting to upper Skyline Trail: 0.79 miles, average walking time 30 minutes, northeast on Deadhorse Creek Trail (uphill).
• Jackson Visitor Center and Upper Parking Lot: 0.37 miles, average walking time 15 minutes, by following the Waterfall Trail southeast to the Skyline Trail then taking the Skyline Trail downhill to the upper parking lot. Restrooms, information, food, and gifts available at the visitor center.

For additional information, download the Paradise Area Trails Map.