The winter route to Pinnacle Saddle starts at the plowed parking area for Narada Falls and climbs up the Wonderland Trail to Reflection Lakes before resuming the summer route, which may be slightly different in the winter, bearing in mind that it's often easier to follow established snowshoe tracks than trying to stick to the marked trail. In particular, the tracks sometimes lead to a saddle to the east of Pinnacle Peak instead of to its west, because that eastern area is popular with backcountry skiers. This adventure is best on a clear day so that the stunning views of Mt Rainier and the distant Goat Rocks, Mt Adams, and Mt St Helens are visible.