Hiking, Mount Rainier National Park

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The Wonderland Trail circumnavigates Mount Rainier.

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A sliver of the 2,650-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) cuts in and out of Mount Rainier National Park.

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This .7-mile trail starts across the street from Longmire's National Park Inn.

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This .4-mile trail cuts through a forest of huge, ancient trees and across several streams.

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This easy out-and-back hike starts at Longmire and follows a short section of the Wonderland Trail.

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This trail leads hikers on a steep climb to the top of a ridge, also known as the Ramparts.

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This waterfall plunges 188 feet in two different sections-one drops 168 feet down a cliff face and into a canyon, while the 20-foot tier plunges into a smaller pool.

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A 7.2-mile hike with 3,000 feet of elevation gain.

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This easy, 1.2-mile loop trail takes walkers to an overlook with stunning views of the Nisqually Glacier.

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This undulating trail crosses a series of low ridges as it leads you to two picturesque lakes surrounded by meadows.

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This 5.5-mile loop trail, one of the most popular within the park, offers breathtaking close-up views of Mount Rainier.

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This moderate 2.5-mile, out-and-back route is located near Paradise and typically accessible from mid July into October.

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This moderate hike follows a steep, paved trail up to a viewpoint.

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This easy .5-mile loop trail cuts through quiet forests with Douglas fir and hemlock trees looming overhead.

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The moderately difficult Silver Falls Trail has three access points.

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The easy, 1.3-mile Grove of the Patriarchs Trail begins just northwest of the Stevens Canyon Entrance on the park's southeast side.

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This easy .4-mile trail, which gains less than 100 feet in elevation, is perfect for families with small kids.

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Box Canyon is located 12 miles west of Ohanapecosh on Stevens Canyon Road.

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This easy hike offers big views with little elevation gain.

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This hike through the subalpine meadows above Sunrise offers unbeatable postcard views of Mount Rainier.

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Hike on an old mining road along the White River and then up to Glacier Basin.

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This .3-mile loop is enough to give you a taste of this ancient and stunning lowland rainforest in the Carbon River area.

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This 7.4-mile out-and-back hike takes visitors along the Carbon River Road (now closed to vehicle traffic due to damage from flooding) to a waterfall.

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See 800-year-old Douglas fir trees and other ancient wonders on this 10.8-mile roundtrip hike.

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This trail runs from Mowich Lake in the northwest section of the park through the forest to Eunice Lake and the Tolmie Peak Lookout.

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This long day hike offers spectacular close-up views of the Carbon Glacier.

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This true wilderness hike leads you through dense old-growth forest, across slide areas, and then into a lush open valley that eventually takes you to a pair of lakes.

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For day trips, this has to be one of the most spectacular hikes in the park.

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This 7-mile, out-and-back route passes through wildflower meadows and by half a dozen lakes.

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This 1.5-mile easy hike starts at the Sunrise picnic area and passes through wildflower meadows.

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Find the trailhead for this short out-and-back walk on the southern end of the Sunrise parking lot.

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This 2-mile hike provides as much education as beauty.

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This 5.6-mile trail climbs 900 feet between Sunrise (6,400 feet) and a fire lookout tower that was built in the 1930s.

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The Longmire Historic District Walking Tour will take you on an easy stroll along paved paths and roadway to see the historic buildings in this area.

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You'll need to tackle 10 miles (roundtrip) of hiking along the now-closed Carbon River Road to complete this trip, but it's worth it to see the Yellowstone Cliffs, Windy Gap, and Lake James at the end.

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This spectacular hike gives you a close-up look at the Carbon Glacier, wildflowers, and a sweeping view of Mount Rainier.

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You can access Mystic Lake from two trailheads: Sunrise (a 21.8-mile route) or the Carbon River Entrance (20.8 miles), via the Wonderland Trail from either direction.

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This 42-mile loop through one of the quieter, less-visited areas of the park offers up-close views of the Carbon River and Winthrop glaciers.

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Spray Park has to be one of the most spectacular day hikes in the park, and has become such a draw that those circumnavigating Rainier on the Wonderland Trail often opt for the Spray Park route instead of the Wonderland Trail here.

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Enjoy fantastic views of Rainier, Little Tahoma, and Mount Fremont, and a chance to spot marmots and pikas along the route.

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This easy 3.5-mile loop, which includes the Tipsoo Lake Trail, offers stunning views of Mount Rainier's eastern flank.

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This mostly forested hike offers a good chance to see wildlife.

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This popular trail leads to 320-foot Comet Falls.

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This 16-mile out-and-back includes 7.8 miles of hiking on a closed road, but offers a fascinating look at andesite columns, subalpine meadows, and views of Mount Rainier and the Tahoma Glacier.

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Two routes take you up to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground, an area with wildflower meadows and a ranger cabin that backs up to tall trees and offers stunning views of the Tahoma and South Tahoma glaciers.

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This long day hike includes 4 miles (in each direction) on a closed road, but proves worth it for the supreme views of Mount Rainier, the wildflower meadows, and the peaceful and refreshing lake at the end.

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It takes an intrepid soul to reach this tucked-away lake located on the northwest side of Mount Wow.

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Three-mile hike to the top of the second highest peak in the Tatoosh Range.

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This popular trail leads to 320-foot Comet Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the park.

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Fields of wildflowers, the sight of umpteen cascading waterfalls, and views of majestic Mount Rainier make this one of the more popular trails in the park.

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This steep, exposed trail takes you to the top of Shriner Peak, where an historic old lookout tower still stands.

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This 12-mile out-and-back trail leads to three high-alpine lakes in a basin at the very edge of the park border.

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Hike up to a quiet lake for a cool dip, and enjoy huckleberries and wildlife spotting along the way.

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This 5.2-mile, loop trail features a 1,000-foot elevation gain.

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The 10-mile roundtrip Kautz Creek Trail does the obvious, following Kautz Creek and crossing it via footbridge.