Hike along an old lava flow high above the Nisqually River Valley. While the way is mostly forested, there are a couple of decent views along the trail including a pretty awe-inspiring one of the mountain rising above the Kautz Creek valley.
Grand Park via Lake Eleanor
Grand Park via Lake Eleanor
Go Kayak Fishing In the Mount Rainier Region
Famous for incomparable natural beauty, the Mount Rainier region is also a place for kayak fishing. Find out about the best lakes.
Third Burroughs Mountain
Third Burroughs Mountain is a strenuous 9-mile (roundtrip) hike in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Sheep Lake / Sourdough Gap
Head out on an easy two-mile stretch of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) relishing in sweeping views and dazzling wildflowers.
Sunrise Rim Trail
Sunrise Rim Trail is a 5-mile loop trail with mountain views in the Sunrise area of Mt. Rainier National Park. Learn more at VisitRainier.com.
Spray Park Trail
If you love the flowered meadows so well known at Paradise on Mt. Rainier’s south side, you’ll be ecstatic upon discovering Spray Park, on the mountain’s northwest side.
High Rock Lookout
Perched at an elevation of 5,685 feet on an exposed summit the hike to the High Rock Lookout Tower offers dramatic views.
Twin Sisters Lakes
This fairly easy hike to two beautiful lakes in the heart of the William O Douglas Wilderness is perfect for adventurers young and old alike. Set on a pumiced plateau pockmarked with hundreds of small lakes and adorned with ancient cinder cone volcanoes, the Twin Lakes also make for a great basecamp for further explorations.
Silver Falls Loop
Careening over a series of ledges before plunging 40 feet into a deep blue pool, Silver Falls is a dramatic sight. And it’s easily accessible. A very short trail leads to it from SR 123. But the best way to experience
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