Mount Rainier National Park
Overview
Ascending 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S. spawning six major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier's lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park's ecosystems, thriving in the wide diversity of environments. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
To learn more about Mount Rainier National Park, visit www.nps.gov.
Local Info
Call the park at 1-360-569-2211 to confirm road and facility status or check the website for current information.
- Longmire Museum: Hours vary by season. Open year round.
- Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise: Hours vary by season. Open year round, but weekends-only in the winter (generally October-May).
- Ohanapecosh Visitor Center: Hours vary by season. Generally open late May through early October.
- Sunrise Visitor Center: Hours vary by season. Generally open July through early Septembe.
Visiting Tips
Fees & Passes:
To learn more about park fees, click here.
Camping & Lodging
- Cougar Rock: Group sites are also available. Open late May to late September.
- Ohanapecosh: Group sites are also available. Open late May to late September.
- White River: Open late June to late September.
- Mowich Lake: Must self-register at campground kiosk. Tents only. Open early July to early October.
There are two hotels located inside Mount Rainier National Park. Reserve a room online at Mount Rainier Guest Services or call 360-569-2275 for more information.
- National Park Inn: Open year round. The Inn has 25 guest rooms, a full-service dining room, a general store, and a post office.
- Paradise Inn: Open mid May through early October. The Paradise Inn has 121 guest rooms, a gift shop, post office, café, and full-service dining room.
Food & Drink
Other Activities
Maps & Guidebooks
Gems in Mount Rainier National Park - 19
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Recommended Routes in Mount Rainier National Park - 35
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Skyline Trail
5.3 mi 8.6 km • 1,493' Up 454.98 m Up • 1,485' Down 452.66 m Down
Tolmie Peak
6.1 mi 9.8 km • 1,348' Up 410.88 m Up • 1,348' Down 410.83 m Down
Naches Peak Loop
3.6 mi 5.9 km • 608' Up 185.3 m Up • 612' Down 186.43 m Down
Wonderland Trail
83.8 mi 134.9 km • 23,428' Up 7141 m Up • 23,448' Down 7146.9 m Down
Silver Falls Loop
2.9 mi 4.6 km • 440' Up 134.17 m Up • 426' Down 129.72 m Down
Camp Muir
8.8 mi 14.1 km • 4,594' Up 1400.19 m Up • 4,592' Down 1399.68 m Down
Spray Park
6.5 mi 10.5 km • 1,627' Up 495.85 m Up • 1,623' Down 494.68 m Down
Mount Rainier National Park Running
- 152 Miles 245 Kilometers of Trail
- 35 Recommended Routes
- 19 Gems
- 16 Easy Trails
- 70 Intermediate Trails
- 35 Difficult Trails
Areas Within Mount Rainier National Park
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Trails in Mount Rainier National Park - 86
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#1Grove of the Patriarchs
Greenwater, WA
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Eatonville, WA | 15 | ||
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Eatonville, WA
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Eatonville, WA
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Eatonville, WA | 8 | ||
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#5Burroughs Mountain Trail
Eatonville, WA
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Eatonville, WA | 14 | ||
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#6Mount Fremont Trail
Eatonville, WA
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Eatonville, WA | 7 | ||
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#7Narada Falls
Eatonville, WA
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Eatonville, WA | 15 | ||
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#8Emmons Vista Trail
Eatonville, WA
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Eatonville, WA | 1 | ||
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Eatonville, WA
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Eatonville, WA | 7 | ||
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Eatonville, WA
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