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Tour FAQs
This tour has 19 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!
- Layers - weather can change rapidly.
- Rain gear - waterproof jacket, pants, shoes.
- Sturdy footwear
- Water
- Trail Maps - grab one at the Longmire Wilderness Information Center or The Jackson Visitor Center in Paradise
- Sun protection
- First Aid Kit
- Emergency Kit
- Backpack
- Food/Snacks - there aren’t many options for food and drink in the park and hours of operation
- Car charger
- Phone mount
What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees on the tour:
- $30 per car to enter the park.
- $30-$44 per ticket, Crystal Mountain Scenic Gondola
The park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some roads may close to do inclement weather. Visit the NPS website in advance.
Please note, although the road is open visitor centers, attractions, and restaurants have varying hours of operation and seasonality. Learn more here.
Yes! The tour has four starting points: Elbe,WA, Enumclaw, WA, Packwood, WA and Lava Falls, WA. But, feel free to join the tour anywhere along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Yes! The tour is available in any direction.
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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