Mount Rainier National Park
State: Washington
Size: 236,381 acres
Topography: Mountain, Glacier
Peak Season: Summer
Nearest Airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – 2 hrs
Nearest Town: Ashford, WA
Top 5 Hikes
Skyline Trail
Wonderland Trail
Paradise Glacier Trail
Burroughs Mountain Trail
Grove of the Patriarchs Trail
Points of Interest
Mount Rainier: The park’s centerpiece, an active volcano, with numerous hiking trails and opportunities for climbing, offering stunning views and diverse ecosystems.
Paradise: A popular area known for wildflower meadows and views of the mountain, particularly spectacular in the summer.
Reflection Lakes: A serene lake that provides a perfect reflection of Mount Rainier, ideal for photography.
Sunrise: A high-altitude area offering panoramic views of the mountain and surrounding valleys, accessible via hiking.
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking – Famous for Skyline Trail, Spray Park, and Wonderland Trail.
Mountaineering – One of the premier glacier climbing destinations in the U.S.
Wildflower Viewing – Summer meadows explode with color.
Camping – Forested campgrounds with mountain views.
Backpacking – The Wonderland Trail is a 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier.
Camping
Cougar Rock Campground – Frontcountry, open seasonally with 173 campsites and restrooms.
Ohanapecosh Campground – Frontcountry, open seasonally with 188 campsites and restrooms.
White River Campground – Frontcountry, open seasonally with 112 campsites.
Backcountry Camping – Permits required for wilderness camping in designated areas.