Green Lake Trail
Green Lake Trail is kid-friendly and features exceptional views of a waterfall and old growth forest. This trail is a 9.6-mile bike-hike possibility in the Carbon River. ...
Crystal Lakes
Tucked in a cirque high above the Mather Memorial Parkway are a pair of sparkling subalpine lakes beloved by hikers of all ages and abilities. ...
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. ...
Summit Lake
Summit Lake is a 6.1-mile roundtrip hike in the Carbon River/Mowich area. It is managed by the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District. ...
Ranger Creek Trail
Ranger Creek Trail is a dog-friendly trail located in the Chinook Pass area. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for this 11.6 miles hike. ...
Tolmie Peak / Eunice Lake
This is a great family-friendly hike from Mount Rainier National Park’s largest lake to one of its four remaining historic fire lookouts. ...
Edgar Rock
Edgar Rock is a 2 to 4-mile trail, an "off-the-beaten-path" hike in the Chinook Pass area that requires an NW Forest Pass. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Echo Lake from Greenwater Lakes
Echo Lake from Greenwater Lakes ...
Dewey Lakes
Dewey Lakes is accessible via a 5.4 miles roundtrip hike in the Chinook Pass area. This dog-friendly hike requires a Northwest Forest Pass. ...
Paul Peak
Paul Peak is a 7.8-mile hike in the Mowich area of Mount Rainier National Park. ...
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. ...
Boulder Cave Natural Area
Boulder Cave Natural Area offers a short, family-friendly walk to Boulder Cave yields a fantastic lesson in geology as well as the delicate balance of nature. ...
Wonderland Trail Overview
Wonderland Trail Overview, as the 93-mile trail circles the mountain, hikers witness the varied faces of Mt. Rainier, carved by 25 named glaciers. ...
Reflection Lakes at Mount Rainier
One of the most iconic views of Mt. Rainier in the park can be found at Reflection Lakes. Summer and fall, sunrise and sunset, it is perhaps the single most photographed view. ...
Camp Muir Trail
Camp Muir Trail ...
Skyline Trail / Panorama Point
Skyline Trail / Panorama Point is a popular 5.4 mile loop with seasonal wildflower views in Mount Rainier National Park. ...
Naches Peak
Naches Peak is a popular 4.5 miles roundtrip hike located in the Chinook Pass area, typically snow-free during July-October. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Crystal Mountain Loop
In summer, admire a dazzling array of blossoming wildflowers. Throughout hiking season feast on sweeping horizon-spanning views of majestic Mt Rainier. ...
Laughingwater Creek Trail
Laughingwater Creek Trail is a strenuous 12-miles roundtrip hike in the Cayuse Pass area that requires no forest pass. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Noble Knob Trail
Noble Knob Trail is a 4-mile roundtrip trail located in the Chinook Pass area that is dog-friendly. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Grand Park via Lake Eleanor
Grand Park via Lake Eleanor ...
Van Trump Park / Comet Falls
Van Trump Park / Comet Falls ...
Palisades Lakes
Palisades Lakes is a 7.5-mile roundtrip hike with views of mountains, and alpine lakes in Sunrise, Mt Rainier National Park. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Mount Fremont Lookout
Hike to one of the four remaining fire lookouts in Mount Rainier National Park. Perched on an open 7,181-foot knoll on rocky Mount Fremont, this historic structure is the highest of the park’s lookouts. ...
Norse Peak
Norse Peak is a 9.5-miles roundtrip hike in the Crystal Mountain area that is dog-friendly during the summer months. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Glacier Basin
Glacier Basin is a 7-mile round trip hike in the White River area that is kid-friendly and features wildflowers, glacier views, backcountry camping, in a historic mining area. ...
Palisades Trail (Hwy 410)
When it still feels like winter, the Palisades often feels like spring. Look for delicate Calypso orchids; enjoy the scent of vanilla leaf, and view the groundcover — a thick carpet of salal, ...
Greenwater Lakes
Greenwater Lakes has picturesque bridges, waterfalls and old growth trees, not to mention two peaceful lakes and a pristine river - all create a brilliant ambiance on the year-round hike along the Greenwater Lakes Trail. ...
Packwood Lake
The Packwood Lake trail is open to hikers and equestrians; mountain bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs are prohibited. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Rampart Ridge Trail
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. ...
Bench and Snow Lakes
Bench and Snow Lakes features kid-friendly trails, seasonal wildflowers meadows, alpine views, and backcountry camping. ...
Trail of the Shadows
Trail of the Shadows is a popular trail that is kid-friendly, considered easy, and is located in the Longmire part of Mt. Rainier National Park. ...
Twin Firs Loop Trail
Twin Firs Loop Trail is a family-friendly easy trail located in the Longmire area of Mt. Rainier National Park. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Allen Mountain
Allen Mountain ...
Brown Peak via Palisades Lakes Trail
Brown Peak via Palisades Lakes Trail ...
Shoe Lake (Pacific Crest Trail South)
Shoe Lake (Pacific Crest Trail South) ...
Martha Falls via the Wonderland Trail
Martha Falls via the Wonderland Trail ...
Moraine Trail via Dead Horse Trail
Moraine Trail via Dead Horse Trail ...
American Ridge Via Goat Creek
American Ridge Via Goat Creek is a dog-friendly hike in the William O. Douglas Wilderness area. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Henskin Lake
Long before Crystal Mountain was a top notch ski resort, it was part of bustling mining area known as the Summit Mining District. ...
Granite & Bertha May Lakes
Granite & Bertha May Lakes ...
Placer Lake via Morse Creek Road
Placer Lake via Morse Creek Road ...
Eastside Trail – Upper
Eastside Trail - Upper ...
Juniper Ridge Trail
Juniper Ridge Trail is a 6.3-mile roundtrip hike in the Randle/Packwood area with mountain views. Learn more at VisitRainier.com. ...
Mazama Ridge Loop
If you only have a day to spend at Paradise you can sample several iconic trails by hiking a scenic loop that begins and ends at Paradise via the Lakes Trail and Mazama Ridge. ...
