Hiking Tips for Mt. Rainier National Park
Traffic to access the park begins backing up around 10:00 am during the summer. Consider an early start or choosing a hike outside of the park.
Dogs are not permitted on trails inside of Mt. Rainier National Park Dogs
Cell reception is limitted
Park admission is cash free. Pre-purchase your park pass at a participating vendor or plan on paying with a credit card
Tire chains are required to enter the National Park during the winter
Top 10 Mt. Rainier National Park Hikes
Bench & Snow Lake Trail (2.5 miles)
*Comet Falls & Van Trump Park Trail (3.8-5.8 miles)
Eagle Peak Trail (7.2 miles)
Emerald Ridge Trail (17.2 miles)
Lake George & Gobblers Knob Trail (12.8 miles)
Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground (11.5-13 miles)
Klapatche Park Trail (21 miles)
Pinnacle Peak Trail (2.5 miles)
Rampart Ridge Trail (4.6 miles)
*Skyline Trail (5 miles)
Nisqually Vista Trail (1.2 miles)
Bench and Snow Lakes Trail (2.5 miles)
Skyline Trail to Myrtle Falls (1 mile)
Twin Firs Loop Trail (.4 miles)
Lakes Trail (3 miles)
Snowshoe Treks
*Wonderland Trail to Carter Falls (3 miles)
Copper Creek Hut (5.5 miles)
High Hut (4.0 miles; steep grade)
Dog-Friendly Hikes
*High Rock Lookout (3.2 miles; steep grade)
Osborne Mt. Trail (10 miles)
Lake Christine (3.6 miles)
*Host Favorite