Anne S. went hiking Paradise Park Loop August 5, 2010 9 miles 2,250 feet gained McNeil Point Shelter 0 Best hike within 60 miles of Portland. Climb the rocky ridge above McNeil shelter for closeups of the glaciers. Wildflowers, distant waterfalls, alpine scenery, views of other cascade volcanoes. Awesome! More from Anne Mississippi Head August 23, 2011 Tuolumne to Agnew Meadows Backpacking trip August 14 to August 17, 2011 Loowit-Coldwater combo August 1, 2011 Elk Meadows Loop July 25, 2011