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    Top Spots in and near Mount Rainier National Park

    • Ashford, Washington

      Summit Mount Ruth, Mt. Rainier NP

      10.8 mi / 5090 ft gain
      Mount Ruth presented a challenge as it was a very hot day to be exposed on a ridge for the entire day. The trek begins in White River Campground parking lot and travels along the White River until you exit at Glacier Basin. Crossing the creek you ascend up to the ridge that leads up and up and up...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Camp at White River in Mount Rainier NP

      Getting There From Seattle: Head East on I90 to 405 South, Take the exit for 169 heading towards Enumclaw. I recommend stopping for a bite at the down home, family restaurant called Kitchen in downtown. The food was great with lots of local flavors! Continue on 169 where you will jump on Highway ...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Mt. Fremont Fire Lookout Trail

      4.6
      5.78 mi / 787 ft gain
      Escape the crowds at Paradise and come enjoy the best views in the park! Start from the visitor's center parking lot and head up the Sourdough Ridge Trail and hike the 1.3 miles to Frozen Lake. Along the way (depending on the season) you'll hike up snow, through glorious fields of wild flowers, ...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Hike Sunrise Trails at Mount Rainier

      5.0
      6 mi / 1200 ft gain
      I grew up in Washington, but didn't get out to Mount Rainier until I came home for a visit years later. We took advantage of the nonexistent snowpack and headed up in mid-June, which is normally a terrible time to visit (think late summer). There are two main areas in the park, Sunrise and Paradi...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Hike Dege Peak in Mount Rainier National Park

      5.0
      3.5 mi / 600 ft gain
      While most hikers who park at the Sunrise Visitor Center head west to get closer to the peak of Mount Rainier, heading east will take you away from the crowds while still providing incredible views. Starting from the parking lot, head north up a set of stairs. When you reach the split in the tra...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      See the Milky Way over Mt. Rainier

      4.8
      2.52 mi / 322 ft gain
      The Milky Way and Mount Rainier is a beautiful combination. In order to get a photo of the Milky Way over Mount Rainier you need to be in the right spot at the right time of year. The spot seen in the photographs is a great spot in that it isn't too far of a hike and provides an unobstructed view...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Burroughs Mountain Trail

      4.6
      9.32 mi / 2270 ft gain
      The Burroughs Mountain Trail comes from a series of trails out of the Sunrise Area. First piece of advice is to set your alarm clocks! The parking lot and trails get busy quite quickly, especially in the summer. From the parking lot you will start by taking the Sourdough Ridge Trail up to Frozen...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Summerland Trail

      5.0
      8.62 mi / 2359 ft gain
      The Summerland trail is by far the easiest trail that I ever experienced. The trail is well maintained and for the first 3 miles you are surrounded by trees and the sound of waterfalls and rivers, and it's green everywhere. The last 1.3 miles, you encounter switchbacks and you can get some view...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Hike to Mount Rainier's Panhandle Gap

      5.0
      12 mi / 3000 ft gain
      The trail is 12 mi round trip but don’t let the distance for an out and back turn you off - this hike is fantastic and even better with a beer at the top. The trail winds its way through an old growth forest and shortly joins the Wonderland Trail. After crossing a crick the trail steepens and beg...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Climb Little Tahoma/East Shoulder

      17 mi / 7450 ft gain
      Start from the Summer Land Trail Head at the Fryingpan Creek parking lot just West of the White River Ranger Station in Mount Rainier National Park. Beginning at an elevation of 3,800 feet, you'll head southeast along the Summer Land Trail for 4.5 miles, tracing the Fryingpan Creek. There are a f...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Scramble to Tamanos Mountain

      10 mi / 3000 ft gain
      Soon after entering Mt. Rainier National Park via the White River Entrance, pull into the Owyhigh Lakes Trail parking area. From the parking lot, walk across Sunrise Road to the Owyhigh Lakes Trailhead to begin an exceptional hike to the summit of Tamanos Mountain.Start by hiking 3.5 miles on the...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Myrtle Falls Overlook

      0.97 mi / 151 ft gain
      Head out to Myrtle Falls in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park. This trail will take you to a beautiful 72-foot waterfall. This .97-mile hike leads to 72-foot Myrtle Falls with snowy Mt. Rainier in the background. Follow the Skyline or Golden Gate trail and then cross the footbridg...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Backpack the Wonderland Trail

      4.8
      90 mi / 22000 ft gain
      Possibly one of the greatest loop hikes in the Lower 48, this trail sees a lot of use. You won't be alone out there, but opportunities for solitude are abundant with a little effort. The crowds show up for good reason - it's incredibly beautiful, relatively wild, and about as close to feeling l...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Hike to Camp Muir

      4.5
      8 mi / 4640 ft gain
      Pack your sunglasses because this is one snowy hike! Camp Muir is a perfect camping or extended day hike destination for anyone who wants to experience the enchantment of Mount Rainier without committing to the summit. Starting at the Paradise trailhead at almost 4700 feet up, a steep and extreme...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Mt. Rainier via Disappointment Cleaver

      4.3
      14.9 mi / 8993 ft gain
      Mt. Rainier is a technical climb on all routes and is covered with glaciers all four seasons. It is not a mountain to learn mountaineering unless you hire a guide service who will help guide you up the mountain. With good weather and previous mountaineering experience, Mt. Rainier's Disappointmen...
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    • Ashford, Washington

      Snowshoe or Ski to Mazama Ridge

      5.0
      6 mi / 900 ft gain
      This scenic destination begins at the Paradise parking lot. Head north from the parking area towards Myrtle falls. Make sure to stay left of the Paradise in and cross Edith creek over a footbridge near Myrtle falls. From here, head east towards Mazama ridge by crossing through upper Paradise Vall...
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    Camping and Lodging in Mount Rainier National Park

    Cougar Rock Group Campground
    Loop C

    Cougar Rock Group Campground

    Cougar Rock Campground
    Loop C

    Cougar Rock Campground

    Mt. Rainier Guest Services
    Ashford, Washington

    Mt. Rainier Guest Services

    From $109 / night

    Silver Springs Campground
    Enumclaw, Washington

    Silver Springs Campground

    Ohanapecosh Group Campground
    Packwood, Washington

    Ohanapecosh Group Campground

    Ohanapecosh Campground
    Packwood, Washington

    Ohanapecosh Campground

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Mount Rainier National Park

    4 Adventures to Explore Mount Rainier

    4 Adventures to Explore Mount Rainier

    The Outbound Collective

    The Changing Moods of Mount Rainier National Park

    The Changing Moods of Mount Rainier National Park

    Garrett Schmidt

    14 Photos from Our Adventure to Mount Rainier National Park

    14 Photos from Our Adventure to Mount Rainier National Park

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    Chasing Epic Views in Mount Rainier National Park

    Chasing Epic Views in Mount Rainier National Park

    Sean Van Dommelen

    A World-Class Trek: Backpacking the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier

    A World-Class Trek: Backpacking the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier

    Sonja Saxe