{"id":32820,"date":"2026-04-10T07:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=32820"},"modified":"2026-04-10T07:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:08:34","slug":"mount-rainier-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/mount-rainier-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Mount Rainier National Park: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ancient forests, bountiful wildflowers, alpine lakes, and expansive meadows all surround the most-glaciated peak in the contiguous US. Mount Rainier National Park is a Pacific Northwest gem like no other. Stroll through the forest, stargaze under the dark night sky, go for an alpine hike, or enjoy a peaceful, scenic drive over mountain passes. With plenty of ways to explore the park, all visitors will gasp in awe at the breathtaking sites Mount Rainier National Park offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Mount Rainier National Park?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/6f45d29c-d838-4875-b268-066b6a0a5e41-1400.jpg?placeid=6086&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier,%20Mount%20Rainier&amp;lat=46.852306&amp;lng=-121.760323\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/mora\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mount Rainier National Park (opens in a new tab)\">Mount Rainier National Park<\/a> is part of the volcanic Cascade Mountain Range located in west-central Washington. The park sits about 100 miles east of Washington\u2019s coastline and is about halfway between the major nearby cities, Seattle and Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Rainier National Park Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/fe9cdc7a-fcbc-4c45-95fb-dce33e2ea9c1-1400.jpg?placeid=1986&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.879967&amp;lng=-121.726906\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in Washington and in the Cascade Mountain Range, standing at 14,111 feet. The active stratovolcano last erupted in 1894.<\/li><li>Mount Rainier has 25 named glaciers making it the most glaciated peak in the contiguous US.<\/li><li>With human evidence dating back about 9,000 years, the Cowlitz, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island, and Yakama people are the original inhabitants who respectfully lived on this land.<\/li><li>The park elevation ranges from 1,600 feet to over 14,000 feet creating valleys, waterfalls, old-growth forests, subalpine meadows, glaciers, and high-mountain peaks.<\/li><li>Mount Rainier became the 5th US national park when it was signed on March 2, 1899.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather in Mount Rainier National Park&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/3669f655-d335-4969-9965-c4ee0798d762-1400.jpg?placeid=1986&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.879967&amp;lng=-121.726906\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is from mid-summer to early fall. Because the park sits at higher elevations and receives a lot of snow, the timeframe for the best weather is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July and August are the sunniest months of the year and also have the most wildflower blooms. However, rain is still common but even more likely in the spring, fall, and winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the winter, there is very limited access in the park due to snow so check the weather conditions before heading out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Rainier National Park Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/b2d759bc-6c46-4a0e-93c8-928b874adfd6-1400.jpg?placeid=1986&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.879967&amp;lng=-121.726906\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount Rainier National Park is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. However, most of the park closes during the winter following snowstorms. In the winter, vehicle access is only possible through the Nisqually Entrance heading towards Paradise in the southwest section of the park.&nbsp;Visit the park&#8217;s website for daily updates on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/mora\/planyourvisit\/hours.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"operating hours and seasons (opens in a new tab)\">operating hours and seasons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Rainier National Park Entrance Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/fade49aa-de5a-4168-9c97-acd37dd5ca11-1400.jpg?placeid=1986&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.879967&amp;lng=-121.726906\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount Rainier\u2019s entrance fees are $30 per car, $25 per motorcycle, $15 per person on foot or bicycle. A Mount Rainier Annual Pass is $55 and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/national-parks-and-federal-recreational-lands-pass.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"America the Beautiful Pass (opens in a new tab)\">America the Beautiful Pass<\/a>, which allows access to all US National Parks, is $80 for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Mount Rainier National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/ce948c66-23d4-4fdb-9cfa-62b1516c30f3-1400.jpg?placeid=1986&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.879967&amp;lng=-121.726906\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount Rainier is about 2.5 hours from both Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions from Seattle &amp; Portland to Mount Rainier National Park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From Portland, take I-5 N to WA-12 E (exit 68). Head east on WA-12 to the town of Morton. Turn onto WA-7 heading north until you reach the town of Elbe where you turn right for WA-706 heading toward Ashford and through the Nisqually Entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Seattle, take I-5 S to WA-512 E (exit 127). Head east on WA-512 to WA-7 S. Stay on WA-7 S to the town of Elbe then continue on WA-706 through Ashford and in through the Nisqually Entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearby&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\">national parks<\/a>&nbsp;include <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Olympic National park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/olympic-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Olympic National Park<\/a> (2.5 hours northwest), <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/north-cascades-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">North Cascades National Park<\/a> (3.75 hours north), <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Crater Lake National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/crater-lake-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crater Lake National Park<\/a> (6.5 hours south), and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Glacier National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/glacier-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Glacier National Park<\/a> (9.5 hours east).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking in Mount Rainier National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/18365048-9222-45c6-96a6-9093a6a91ce9-1400.jpg?placeid=1986&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.879967&amp;lng=-121.726906\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to stretch your legs (but not sure where to start), here\u2019s a list of 15 of our favorite hiking trails in Mount Rainier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy, perfect for families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/trail-of-the-shadows-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Trail of the Shadows (opens in a new tab)\">Trail of the Shadows<\/a> (0.7 mi loop; 40 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/myrtle-falls-viewpoint-via-skyline-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Myrtle Falls Viewpoint via Skyline Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Myrtle Falls Viewpoint via Skyline Trail<\/a> (0.8 mi out &amp; back; 150 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/carbon-river-rain-forest-nature-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Carbon River Rain Forest Nature Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Carbon River Rain Forest Nature Trail<\/a> (0.3 mi loop; 65 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/nisqually-vista-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nisqually Vista Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Nisqually Vista Trail<\/a> (1.1 mi loop; 180 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/frozen-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Frozen Lake via Sourdough Ridge Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Frozen Lake via Sourdough Ridge Trail<\/a> (2.9 mi out &amp; back; 557 ft gain)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moderate, fairly strenuous<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/tolmie-peak-trail--2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tolmie Peak Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Tolmie Peak Trail<\/a> (5.6 mi out &amp; back; 1,541 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/mount-fremont-lookout-trail-via-sourdough-ridge-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mount Fremont Lookout Trail via Sourdough Ridge Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Mount Fremont Lookout Trail via Sourdough Ridge Trail<\/a> (5.7 mi out &amp; back; 1,120 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/arizona\/pinnacle-peak-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Pinnacle Peak Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Pinnacle Peak Trail<\/a> (2.8 mi out &amp; back; 1,420 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/naches-peak-loop-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Naches Peak Loop Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Naches Peak Loop Trail<\/a> (3.3 mi loop; 640 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/panorama-point-from-paradise-inn\">Panorama Point from Paradise Inn<\/a> (4.1 mi out &amp; back; 1,260 ft gain)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difficult, experience recommended<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/skyline-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Skyline Loop Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Skyline Loop Trail<\/a> (6.2 mi loop; 1,788 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/camp-muir-route-via-skyline-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Camp Muir Route via the Skyline Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Camp Muir Route via the Skyline Trail<\/a> (8.4 mi out &amp; back; 4,600 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/burroughs-mountain-loop-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Burroughs Mountain Loop Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Burroughs Mountain Loop Trail<\/a> (9.4 mi loop; 2,560 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/green-lake-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Green Lake Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Green Lake Trail<\/a> (9.1 mi out &amp; back; 1,470 ft gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/the-wonderland-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Wonderland Trail (opens in a new tab)\">The Wonderland Trail<\/a> (96.2 mi loop; 25,340 ft gain)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lodging Near Mount Rainier National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/2a724108-11e4-4105-8b1b-d2439b730037-1400.jpg?placeid=1986&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.879967&amp;lng=-121.726906\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Rainier National Park Camping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a night under the stars? Here are some of the best campgrounds and campsites inside and outside of Mount Rainier National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/232466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cougar Rock Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Cougar Rock Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/232465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ohanapecosh Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Ohanapecosh Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitrainier.com\/white-river-campground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"White River Campground (opens in a new tab)\">White River Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitrainier.com\/mowich-lake-campground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mowich Lake Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Mowich Lake Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/234086\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Big Creek Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Big Creek Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorproject.com\/united-states\/washington\/sunrise-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sunrise Camp (opens in a new tab)\">Sunrise Camp<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping.org\/campgrounds\/washington\/randle\/hatchery-rv-campground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hatchery RV Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Hatchery RV Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/232298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Silver Springs Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Silver Springs Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/233877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"La Wis Wis Campground (opens in a new tab)\">La Wis Wis Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/seki\/planyourvisit\/lodgepole.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Lodgepole Campground<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Rainier National Park Hotels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If camping isn\u2019t your jam, there are plenty of resorts, hotels, hostels, inns, cabins and B&amp;Bs within a quick drive of Mount Rainier. Paradise Inn, in fact, is the perfect&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/lake-resorts\/\" target=\"_blank\">romantic resort<\/a>&nbsp;for a weekend getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mtrainierguestservices.com\/accommodations\/paradise-inn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Paradise Inn (opens in a new tab)\">Paradise Inn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mtrainierguestservices.com\/accommodations\/national-park-inn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Park Inn (opens in a new tab)\">National Park Inn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/whitepasstravel.com\/nisqually\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nisqually Lodge (opens in a new tab)\">Nisqually Lodge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalmountainresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Crystal Mountain Resort (opens in a new tab)\">Crystal Mountain Resort<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/stormkingspa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Stormking Cabins &amp; Spa (opens in a new tab)\">Stormking Cabins &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/paradisevillagelodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Paradise Village Hotel &amp; Restaurant (opens in a new tab)\">Paradise Village Hotel &amp; Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexanderslodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Alexander\u2019s Lodge at Mount Rainier (opens in a new tab)\">Alexander\u2019s Lodge at Mount Rainier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtvlodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mountain View Lodge (opens in a new tab)\">Mountain View Lodge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escapetothemountains.com\/CowlitzRiverLodge.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cowlitz River Lodge (opens in a new tab)\">Cowlitz River Lodge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gatewayinnonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gateway Inn (opens in a new tab)\">Gateway Inn<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Rainier National Park Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/0343af69-450f-4342-8408-2d9659da654c-1400.jpg?placeid=6086&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier,%20Mount%20Rainier&amp;lat=46.852306&amp;lng=-121.760323\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A few commercial guiding companies offer day trips from Seattle to Mount Rainier showing the park highlights and educating people about the park&#8217;s history, environment, and culture. Most of these tours last between 10-12 hours. There are also ranger-led programs that include informational talks about geology, ecology, wildlife, park history, and mountaineering. As well as campfire programs, guided walks, and in the winter, guided snowshoe trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Things to Do in Mount Rainier National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.769691\" data-longitude=\"-121.730217\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/QzWakL8I0\/reflection-lakes-reflection-lakes-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19871\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/QzWakL8I0\/reflection-lakes-reflection-lakes-washington-us\">Find wildflowers at Reflection Lake<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/da2db4ec-e4fe-4312-9923-417db2c84b64-1400.jpg?placeid=19871&amp;name=Reflection%20Lakes,%20Reflection%20Lakes&amp;lat=46.769691&amp;lng=-121.730217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Reflection Lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Reflection Lake (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/QzWakL8I0\/reflection-lakes-reflection-lakes-washington-us\" target=\"_blank\">Reflection Lake<\/a> is one of the best places to find wildflowers in Mount Rainier National Park. On a clear day, you\u2019ll have perfect views of Rainier reflecting on the lake. Flowers usually start blooming around mid-summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.793446\" data-longitude=\"-121.72599\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/POz511GcT\/skyline-trail-ashford-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19872\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/POz511GcT\/skyline-trail-ashford-washington-us\">Hike the Skyline Trail<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/48f60c8e-3da1-4d06-93d7-b844a7f03d6c-1400.jpg?placeid=19872&amp;name=Skyline%20Trail,%20Ashford&amp;lat=46.793446&amp;lng=-121.72599\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Skyline Loop Trail, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wta.org\/go-hiking\/hikes\/skyline-trail-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Skyline Loop Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Skyline Loop Trail<\/a> is one of the most popular hikes in the park. It\u2019s a must-do for first-time visitors, but start early to avoid the crowds. You\u2019ll enjoy panoramic views of the park while hiking through the alpine vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.740807\" data-longitude=\"-121.917747\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Gsf3n-L-L\/nisqually-entrance-eatonville-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19873\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Gsf3n-L-L\/nisqually-entrance-eatonville-washington-us\">Drive the Road to Paradise via Nisqually Entrance<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/dae8934f-4bc6-4302-96c1-9aede29a4f8a-1400.jpg?placeid=19873&amp;name=Nisqually%20Entrance,%20Eatonville&amp;lat=46.740807&amp;lng=-121.917747\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Nisqually Entrance, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in the cute town of Ashford, you\u2019ll enter the park through the Nisqually Entrance. Over the course of this 83-mile drive, you\u2019ll pass many lookouts, waterfalls, historic buildings, lakes, and forests. Along the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Road to Paradise (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/visitrainier.com\/loop-3-the-road-to-paradise\/\" target=\"_blank\">Road to Paradise<\/a> route, hop out and go on a few short hikes to see the best the park has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.914455\" data-longitude=\"-121.643456\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7xR1ik40U\/sunrise-visitor-center-ashford-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19874\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7xR1ik40U\/sunrise-visitor-center-ashford-washington-us\">Go stargazing from the Sunrise Visitor Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/c5bc9b17-aae4-42f8-a045-3cd41d7cb47d-1400.jpg?placeid=19874&amp;name=Sunrise%20Visitor%20Center,%20Ashford&amp;lat=46.914455&amp;lng=-121.643456\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Sunrise Visitor Center, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount Rainier offers spectacular views of the night sky and a chance to see the milky way on a clear night. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sunrise Visitor Center (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/mora\/planyourvisit\/sunrise.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Sunrise Visitor Center<\/a> is a great spot to stargaze from right outside your car! Or, start hiking up the Sourdough Ridge Trail to Frozen Lake if you want to enjoy the stars in a more remote location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.791164\" data-longitude=\"-121.732086\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/TAb4NuIc0\/myrtle-falls-ashford-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19875\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/TAb4NuIc0\/myrtle-falls-ashford-washington-us\">Visit Myrtle Falls<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/ae919561-d5fe-41fd-a509-6194d5d78d6b-1400.jpg?placeid=19875&amp;name=Myrtle%20Falls,%20Ashford&amp;lat=46.791164&amp;lng=-121.732086\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Myrtle Falls, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the 72-foot waterfalls tumbling down into a rugged gorge with impressive views of the glacially covered Mount Rainier in the distance. Less than a mile round trip, the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitrainier.com\/myrtle-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Myrtle Falls (opens in a new tab)\">Myrtle Falls<\/a> hike is suitable for most visitors and is a must visit at the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.75008\" data-longitude=\"-121.811668\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/g9NoWeMNk\/longmire-wilderness-information-center-packwood-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19877\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/g9NoWeMNk\/longmire-wilderness-information-center-packwood-washington-us\">Visit the Longmire Visitor Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/ce0efb81-6689-42ab-9bf2-7044ba5ece54-1400.jpg?placeid=19877&amp;name=Longmire%20Wilderness%20Information%20Center,%20Packwood&amp;lat=46.75008&amp;lng=-121.811668\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Longmire Wilderness Information Center, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/visitrainier.com\/longmire-wilderness-information-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Longmire Wilderness Information Center (opens in a new tab)\">Longmire Wilderness Information Center<\/a> has a museum where you can learn about park history, geology, wildlife, and more. It\u2019s also a popular spot to chat with rangers to learn more about the park or sign up for a ranger-guided tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.957535\" data-longitude=\"-121.880836\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/nqnKpWzWF\/tolmie-peak-fire-lookout-ashford-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19879\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/nqnKpWzWF\/tolmie-peak-fire-lookout-ashford-washington-us\">Hike to Tolmie Peak Lookout<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/ac082941-c17b-4ac3-81c2-eaff49403ae9-1400.jpg?placeid=19879&amp;name=Tolmie%20Peak%20Fire%20Lookout,%20Ashford&amp;lat=46.957535&amp;lng=-121.880836\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Tolmie Peak Lookout, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wta.org\/go-hiking\/hikes\/tolmie-peak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tolmie Peak Lookout  (opens in a new tab)\">Tolmie Peak Lookout<\/a> trail offers dramatic views of Mount Rainier, alpine lakes, grassy meadows, forests, and panoramic views of the surrounding cascade volcanoes. The road to reach it is a long gravel one making it slightly less accessible than other trails in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.758148\" data-longitude=\"-121.557526\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/3mwc4cfMi\/grove-of-the-patriarchs-trail-packwood-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19880\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/3mwc4cfMi\/grove-of-the-patriarchs-trail-packwood-washington-us\">Explore the Grove of Patriarchs Trail<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/9846ac6a-9674-4caa-9339-5c072ef1bd0d-1400.jpg?placeid=19880&amp;name=Grove%20of%20the%20Patriarchs%20Trail,%20Packwood&amp;lat=46.758148&amp;lng=-121.557526\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Grove of the Patriarchs, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy, 1.5-mile trail takes visitors through an old-growth forest home to some of the oldest trees in the park. On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wta.org\/go-hiking\/hikes\/grove-of-the-patriarchs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Grove of the Patriarch's trail (opens in a new tab)\">Grove of the Patriarch&#8217;s trail<\/a>, you\u2019ll find ancient western red cedars, Douglas firs, and western hemlocks, all of large sizes. The trail also features a fun suspension bridge and boardwalks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.202442\" data-longitude=\"-121.99057\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/GgvK6cQHS\/chinook-scenic-byway-enumclaw-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19882\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/GgvK6cQHS\/chinook-scenic-byway-enumclaw-washington-us\">Drive Chinook Scenic Byway<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/046bcf8e-640a-4661-a6e3-021ff08dc299-1400.jpg?placeid=19882&amp;name=Chinook%20Scenic%20Byway,%20Enumclaw&amp;lat=47.202442&amp;lng=-121.99057\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Chinook Scenic Byway, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chinook Scenic Byway (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/chinookscenicbyway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chinook Scenic Byway<\/a> is considered one of the most beautiful drives in Washington, crossing over Cayuse Pass at 4,675 feet and Chinook Pass at 5,430 feet. Along this drive, you\u2019ll have incredible views of Rainier, the vast forests, and alpine meadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.917332\" data-longitude=\"-121.587318\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/0Bg8JkJcm\/sunrise-point-sunrise-point-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19883\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/0Bg8JkJcm\/sunrise-point-sunrise-point-washington-us\">Enjoy the sunrise from Sunrise Point<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/70bf3fa4-3229-49ba-b0e1-2f0b63c4b86a-1400.jpg?placeid=19883&amp;name=Sunrise%20Point,%20Sunrise%20Point&amp;lat=46.917332&amp;lng=-121.587318\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Sunrise Point, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting at 6,400 feet in elevation and offering panoramic views of Mount Rainier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/mora\/planyourvisit\/sunrise.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sunrise Point (opens in a new tab)\">Sunrise Point<\/a> is an astonishing viewpoint. When the sun lights up Mount Rainier, you\u2019ll see orange, pink, and purple tones reflect off the mountain in a spectacular way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.935631\" data-longitude=\"-121.474991\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/dfQDDuNZH\/mt-rainier-gondola-enumclaw-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19885\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/dfQDDuNZH\/mt-rainier-gondola-enumclaw-washington-us\">Hop on the Mount Rainier Gondola up Crystal Mountain<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/d36e4b2f-5272-4260-8af6-a6792443cbda-1400.jpg?placeid=19885&amp;name=Mt.%20Rainier%20Gondola,%20Enumclaw&amp;lat=46.935631&amp;lng=-121.474991\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier Gondola, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ascending over 2,400 vertical feet, you\u2019ll have impressive views of Mount Rainier and the volcanic Cascade Range on this breathtaking gondola ride. Just outside of the park, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalmountainresort.com\/things-to-do\/activities\/mt-rainier-gondola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mount Rainier Gondola (opens in a new tab)\">Mount Rainier Gondola<\/a> is located at a ski resort offering impressive sites in both the summer and winter. Check online to see operating hours before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.912388\" data-longitude=\"-121.758301\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Mk-44TV16\/wonderland-trail-washington-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19887\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Mk-44TV16\/wonderland-trail-washington-washington-us\">Backpack the Wonderland Trail<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/dd79596c-f2bb-462c-8fcd-89fb0a756723-1400.jpg?placeid=19887&amp;name=Wonderland%20Trail,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.912388&amp;lng=-121.758301\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Wonderland Trail, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a big challenge on one of the most popular backpacking trails in the park, get permits for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/mora\/planyourvisit\/the-wonderland-trail.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wonderland Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Wonderland Trail<\/a>. If you\u2019re lucky enough to get permits, this almost 100-mile trail loops around Mount Rainier. Along the way, you\u2019ll enjoy sites of the mountain itself, forests, meadows, waterfalls, lakes, wildflowers, and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.725594\" data-longitude=\"-122.174934\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/sq-7qatyW\/mineral-lake-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19888\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/sq-7qatyW\/mineral-lake-washington-us\">Go kayaking at Mineral Lake<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/62f0d1b8-5bcc-40f6-bda4-580772e848b9-1400.jpg?placeid=19888&amp;name=Mineral%20Lake,%20&amp;lat=46.725594&amp;lng=-122.174934\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mineral Lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With spectacular views of Rainier in the distance, <a href=\"http:\/\/minerallake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Mineral Lake<\/a> is at a lower elevation offering kayaking from the late spring to early fall. It\u2019s also a spot to go fly fishing. Local outfitters rent out kayaks or you can bring your own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.785316\" data-longitude=\"-121.73497\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/O0VFruFlL\/paradise-paradise-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"19889\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/O0VFruFlL\/paradise-paradise-washington-us\">Get Brunch at the Paradise Inn<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/efe56e8f-4eec-4945-b7e3-24e44330e7ef-1400.jpg?placeid=19889&amp;name=Paradise,%20Paradise&amp;lat=46.785316&amp;lng=-121.73497\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in 1916, the <a href=\"https:\/\/mtrainierguestservices.com\/accommodations\/paradise-inn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Paradise Inn (opens in a new tab)\">Paradise Inn<\/a> is a historically famous building in the park. With spectacular views and a delicious brunch menu, it\u2019s a great spot for an early meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.852306\" data-longitude=\"-121.760323\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/w1FiL_ylk\/mount-rainier-mount-rainier-washington-us\" data-placeid=\"6086\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/w1FiL_ylk\/mount-rainier-mount-rainier-washington-us\">Climb Mount Rainier<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/ded52d87-781a-4402-9d35-c7f1068e1d75-1400.jpg?placeid=1986&amp;name=Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&amp;lat=46.879967&amp;lng=-121.726906\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, US. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Only for the most in-shape hikers and mountaineers, Mount Rainier is a coveted mountain ascent by many climbers. Covered in glaciers and receiving unpredictable weather, this technical climb is for the experienced only, but offers the adventure of a lifetime for many. Tour companies based around the park offer guided trips up the volcano.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ancient forests, bountiful wildflowers, alpine lakes, and expansive meadows all surround the most-glaciated peak in the contiguous US. 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