Eatonville, Washington
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Eatonville, Washington
Hike to Little Mashel Falls
4.75.3 mi / 646 ft gainIf you have been trying to get behind a waterfall Eatonville Falls is the place to hike and get a great feeling out of it. Hiking to the waterfall would lead you to a railroad and pass it would lead to a river where you would follow it down to get to the waterfall. The hike itself is pretty sim...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Snowshoe or Ski to Mt. Tahoma High Hut
5.04.5 mi / 2400 ft gainMake the 3.2 - 4.5 mile hike up groomed trails to the Mt Tahoma High Hut (4750 feet) for the perfect winter getaway. Spend the day outside sledding, skiing, snowshoeing and playing in the snow with a spectacular view of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount St. Helens. Afterwards go inside and en...Read more -
Carbonado, Washington
Hike the Upper Foothills Trail along the Carbon River
10 mi / 30 ft gainThe upper Foothills Trail from the Fairfax Bridge to Manley Moore can be hiked starting from either end as an "out and back" hike or a "point to point" by shuttling with two vehicles. Starting from the upper end of the trail you begin by walking under the Kolisch Rd. Bridge, which has the Manley...Read more -
Eatonville, Washington
Hike to Gobbler's Knob
4.05 mi / 1500 ft gainEntering the Park from the Southwest Entrance, bear left when you approach the forking Westside Rd. This road has been closed a few miles in due to massive rockfall. When you reach the road closure, just park along the side of the road. In Spring and Summer, you should be able to see plenty of ot...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Tolmie Peak's Fire Lookout
4.45.73 mi / 1250 ft gainMount Rainier is spectacular to look at, but sometimes the best views aren't from on its slopes, but just a little ways away. Tucked in the seldom-visited northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park, the Tolmie Peak fire lookout frames the mountain's rugged slopes with a pristine alpine lake ...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Mowich Lake
5.01.56 mi / 92 ft gainNo need to for an entire day hike to enjoy wonderful reflections, crystal clear water, and beautiful scenery a few hundred feet from the parking lot! Park at the Mowich Lake Campground parking lot and follow signs for the Wonderland trail. You will begin your hike on the south side of the lake ...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Hike to Spray Park
5.07 miThe trailhead to Spray Park begins at the Mowich Lake Campground (4,929 ft). You'll begin descending quickly for the first 0.1 miles until you reach the Wonderland Trail junction. Head left and make your way up a steady climb for the next 1.7 miles. The first stop you'll come across is Eagle Clif...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Hike to Eunice Lake in Mt. Rainier NP
6.5 miStarting out from the beautiful Mowich Lake (4,929 ft), this hike takes you through some of Mt. Rainier Nation Park's best scenery. Thanks to the 13 miles of dirt roads it takes to even get to the trailhead, this hike is also rarely crowded. At 6.5 miles roundtrip to Eunice Lake, this is a grea...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Hike Kautz Creek to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground
11 mi / 2520 ft gainNamed after the Native American who lived here prior to Mt. Rainier becoming a national park, So-To-Lick's was dubbed "Indian Henry" by the postman who unfortunately did not learn his name. When heading out on this hike, keep an eye on the weather in Mt. Rainier National Park. If hiking this trai...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Hike to Rainier NP's Ranger Falls
4.57 miWhen heading to the adventure, stopped at the ranger station in Carbon to get your day pass ($5.00) and then continue on to the trailhead. Park on the road next to the Carbon river around. Start the hike down an old paved road that eventually leads through some trails and then to a gravel road. T...Read more -
Randle, Washington
Hike to High Rock Lookout
5.03.2 mi / 1365 ft gainHigh Rock Lookout is aptly named. Perched at 5,685' on a slab of rock, it has sweeping views of the valleys below, Cora Lake, and Mount Rainier. Although it is only a short 1.6 mile hike to the top, it is a steep one. You gain 1,365' to reach the lookout, but the reward is grand.The trail follows...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Hike the Rampart Ridge Trail to Wonderland Trail Loop
6 mi / 1870 ft gainThis is a wonderful loop to do that avoids some of the crowds on the flatter trails and gives you an amazing view of the mountain. Park in the Longmire parking lot where the National Park Inn and Longmire Museum are. Walk across Paradise Rd E to join up with the Trail of the Shadows. Head north o...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Snowshoe to Longmire Lookout
4.1 mi / 800 ft gainStarting at the Longmire Trailhead, cross the road and begin snowshoeing counter-clockwise on the Trail of Shadows. This first 0.5 miles begins the hike as a nice warm up where you can make sure your snowshoes are adjusted properly and stop from time to time to learn some facts from the interpre...Read more -
Packwood, Washington
Carter & Narada Falls
3.05.81 mi / 1434 ft gainThis hike starts off with a bang! The first thing you do is walk out into a rocky riverbed and get an amazing view of Mt. Rainier. From there, you'll cross a long log bridge to get over the river and head into the woods. After 1.1 miles, you'll come across Carter Falls, and about 100 feet down t...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Hike to Comet Falls
5.0Located on Paradise Road along the south side of Mount Rainier, the Comet Falls Trail follows Van Trump Creek up to the magnificent Comet Falls. The hike is 3.8 miles round trip with 1250' of elevation gain.The trail starts off at 3650' and soon crosses over a bridge above Christine Falls. It qui...Read more -
Carbonado, Washington
Summit Lake
4.56.13 mi / 1499 ft gainSummit Lake, nestled in a small basin just north of Mt. Rainier National Park in the Clearwater Wilderness, has everything a hiker could want in a day-hike or easy overnight backpack. The views, the well-maintained trail, and a perfect distance make this hike a must-do for anybody in the Pacific ...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Eatonville
Ashford, Washington
Big Creek
Overview
Situated in the vicinity of majestic Mount Rainier, Big Creek is a family campground nestled among Douglas firs, hemlock, alders...
Ashford, Washington
Mt. Rainier Guest Services
Ideally situated in the majesty of Mount Rainier National Park, crackling fires, rustic cabins, and the natural wildlife await you at Mt....
From $109 / night
Loop C
Cougar Rock Group Campground
Overview
Cougar Rock Group Campground, on the southwest side of Mt. Rainier National Park, is conveniently located to the Paradise area. ...
Loop C
Cougar Rock Campground
Overview
Cougar Rock Campground, on the southwest side of Mt. Rainier National Park, is convenient to the Paradise area. Paradise is the ...
Randle, Washington
Iron Creek Campground
Overview
Iron Creek Campground sits near the confluence of Iron Creek and the Cispus River. This large campground winds through a forest ...
Packwood, Washington
Ohanapecosh Campground
Overview
Ohanapecosh Campground, on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, is surrounded by old growth forest and crossed by ...