Heading SE from the Macmillan trailhead there are great views of the mountain most of the way into Orting. I'd say the best view is about a mile from that trailhead. Continuing on from the Orting trailhead, the best view is on the far edge of town, near the skate park. This just just a short walk from the Orting parking area.
The trail is lined with forest, riverbank, and farmland. It depends on WHERE you are on the trail. For most of it you do NOT have a direct view of the mountain
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