Sunrise Visitor Center
The Sunrise Visitor Center offers excellent exhibits on the mountain and park.
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Sunrise Visitor Center Details
The Sunrise Visitor Center offers excellent exhibits on the mountain and park, and has an information desk where you can gather details and recommendations on the area's hikes. It also has a small gift shop with great books on Rainier and the surrounding area. Outside is a picnic area. The center typically remains open from early July to early September (360-663-2425), depending on weather.
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Nearby Parks Around Sunrise Visitor Center
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sunrise Visitor Center
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Dege Peak via Sourdough Ridge Trail
This hike through the subalpine meadows above Sunrise offers unbeatable postcard views of Mount Rainier.
0.1 mi away
Forest Lake Trail
Hike up to a quiet lake for a cool dip, and enjoy huckleberries and wildlife spotting along the way.
0.1 mi away
Mount Fremont Lookout Trail
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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Northern Loop Trail
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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Sunrise Rim Trail
This 5.2-mile, loop trail features a 1,000-foot elevation gain.
