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Mount Rainier National Park

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.

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Photos

A purple and pink streaked sky over a mountain peak and forested valley.
The Silver Forest Trail at Sunrise features spectacular views of Mount Rainier and the White River valley.
Climber on glacier steps downward with icy crags in background.
Summiting Mount Rainier involves climbing a volcano, scaling glaciers, dealing with high elevations and much more. Almost 10,000 people a year attempt to summit.
Towering cedars and douglas-firs reach skyward while a beam of sun breaks through the canopy.
With some of the few remaining old-growth forests in the Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier National Park protects native plants great and small in places like the Grove of the Patriarchs.
A hoary marmot with white frosted fur rests on a rock beside white flowers in a meadow.
From small amphibians and hoary marmots to the black bears and elk, many animals call the wild places of Mount Rainier home.
Two children hike on trail through wildflower meadow with Mount Rainier above them.
Enjoying the outdoors through recreation is a big part of many visitors' experiences.
Sunset paints the glaciers of Mount Rainier in pink and gold.
Every scenic overlook shows a different side of Mount Rainier. Viewed from Gobblers Knob Lookout at sunset, the glaciers covering the mountain turn pink and gold.
The historic National Park Inn covered in a foot of snow.
For thousands of years, people have traveled up to, over, and around Mount Rainier. Today the park strives to preserve this history while providing a chance for new generations to find their own adventures.
Purple lupine and white bistort bloom in a meadow alongside a sign for the Wonderland Trail.
Both the Wonderland Trail and subalpine meadows encircle Mount Rainier. Summertime blooms splatter the hillsides with color.
A glaciated mountain framed by forested hillsides reflects in a still mountain lake.
Aurora Lake in Klapatche Park on the west side of Mount Rainier.

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • Climbing
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Food
  • Dining
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store