Mount Rainier National Park is centered around an awe-inspiring, iconic volcano — Mount Rainier — and takes you through miles and miles of old-growth forest, up and down a rollercoaster of the Cascade Mountains, past lakes, rivers, and waterfalls, and along scenic hikes through wildflower meadows, up mountains, and through woods. The overlooks along the drive will take your breath away and the serpentine roads leading up to Paradise and Sunrise — the most popular sections of the park — will keep your heart pumping and your camera clicking.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour:
• Explore the stunning alpine meadows of Paradise, where wildflowers bloom beneath the imposing backdrop of Mount Rainier's glaciers.
• Witness the first light of day at Sunrise Point, an overlook offering unrivaled views of the mountain's icy flanks and the surrounding wilderness.
• Wander through the ancient forest of the Grove of the Patriarchs, where colossal trees stand sentinel over a tranquil island oasis.
• Stand in awe of Narada Falls as it plunges gracefully over a rugged cliffside, sending misty rainbows through the crisp mountain air.
• Ascend to breathtaking heights aboard the Mount Rainier Gondola at Crystal Mountain.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Recommended Start Time: Before 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Elbe, WA, Enumclaw, WA, Packwood, WA and Lava Falls, WA
Time to complete: 1-3 days
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Mount Rainier is located in the state of Washington within Mount Rainier National Park. It’s a popular landmark in America’s Pacific Northwest and also the highest mountain in the state. On Shaka Guide’s Mount Rainier National Park Tour, you’ll ge...
Yes, Mount Rainier is considered an active volcano. However, don’t be too worried - it hasn’t erupted in recent history. In fact, it has not had a significant eruption in the last 500 years. Scientists continue to monitor Mount Rainier for volcani...
Mount Rainier is a massive volcano and stands as the tallest peak in the state of Washington and the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Its elevation is approximately 14,411 feet above sea level making this massive mountain one of the highest...
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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!
What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees on the tour:
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.
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