A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Mount Rainier National Park

Washington
Volcanic mountain & alpine meadows
Where to stay →
Scenic header: Mount Rainier at sunset from Gobblers Knob Lookout. · NPS Photo / Emily Brouwer · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

Volcanic mountain & alpine meadows

Mount Rainier rises above forest, waterfalls and high meadows in a landscape that changes markedly with the seasons. Choose a park entrance and one main area rather than assuming every mountain road will be open.

Sunset paints the glaciers of Mount Rainier in pink and gold.
Mount Rainier at sunset from Gobblers Knob Lookout.
NPS Photo / Emily Brouwer

What to explore

  • Paradise area
  • Longmire
  • Sunrise area when accessible

Before you go

Check the day’s road and entrance arrangements. Snow, fog and weather can change plans; mountain views are never guaranteed.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.