Mount Rainier National Park
Wildflower meadows, waterfalls, ridges, and glacier views around Mount Rainier.
Use the sections and guides below to explore this subject in a clear, practical order.
Explore Mount Rainier National Park
Nisqually Vista Trail
Plan Nisqually Vista Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideMoraine Trail
Plan Moraine Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideDege Peak Trail
Plan Dege Peak Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideVan Trump Park Trail
Plan Van Trump Park Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideGobblers Knob Trail
Plan Gobblers Knob Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideShriner Peak Trail
Plan Shriner Peak Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideCrystal Lakes Trail
Plan Crystal Lakes Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideEastside Trail
Plan Eastside Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideOwyhigh Lakes Trail
Plan Owyhigh Lakes Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideParadise Glacier Trail
Plan Paradise Glacier Trail in Mount Rainier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideSkyline Trail Loop
A premier subalpine loop through wildflower meadows to Panorama Point beneath Mount Rainier.
Read this guideNaches Peak Loop
A scenic loop on part of the Pacific Crest Trail with meadows, lakes, and Mount Rainier views.
Read this guideComet Falls Trail
A steep forest climb beside Van Trump Creek to one of the park’s tallest waterfalls.
Read this guideTolmie Peak Trail
A forest and lake hike to a historic fire lookout with a direct view of Mount Rainier.
Read this guideSpray Park Trail
A varied route past Spray Falls to broad subalpine meadows on Rainier’s northwest flank.
Read this guideBurroughs Mountain Trail
A high, tundra-like route to broad, close views of Mount Rainier and the Emmons Glacier.
Read this guideBench and Snow Lakes Trail
A rolling forest and meadow hike to two lakes with seasonal wildflowers and views toward Rainier.
Read this guideRampart Ridge Loop
A forested loop climbing an ancient lava ridge for views over the Nisqually Valley before descending beside the Wonderland Trail.
Read this guidePinnacle Peak Trail
A short but steep climb to Pinnacle Saddle with views of Mount Rainier, the Tatoosh Range, and southern Cascades.
Read this guideSilver Falls Loop
A lush forest loop along the Ohanapecosh River to a powerful turquoise waterfall.
Read this guideFrozen Lake Trail
A popular subalpine climb to a small reservoir with broad views of Mount Rainier and surrounding peaks.
Read this guideSummerland Trail
A sustained climb through forest and meadow to one of the park’s most celebrated subalpine basins.
Read this guideGlacier Basin Trail
A historic mining route through forest to a rocky basin below the Emmons Glacier.
Read this guideEagle Peak Trail
A steep climb through forest to a saddle with dramatic views of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh Range.
Read this guideLake George Trail
A long road-and-trail approach to a quiet forest lake near Gobblers Knob.
Read this guideTrail of the Shadows
A short interpretive loop through meadow and forest past mineral springs and historic features.
Read this guideCarter Falls and Madcap Falls Trail
A forest and river route to two waterfalls on the Paradise River.
Read this guideGreen Lake Trail
A long forest route along the former road and up to a quiet lake beneath forested ridges.
Read this guideMount Fremont Lookout Trail
A high, open route past Frozen Lake to a historic fire lookout with sweeping mountain views.
Read this guideSourdough Ridge Trail
A short ridge hike with near-continuous views of Mount Rainier and the White River valley.
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