Mount rainier national park, washington vacation travel guide. Map of mount rainier national park national park reservations. Apr 17, 2015 mount rainier national park 3,850 views 6. Here youll find maps covering the entire park and also maps focusing on specific areas, such as the trail. The 25 active glaciers also power a similar density of waterfalls outside the park boundaries. The map of mount rainier national park above can be toggled between park tiles or. Department of the interior national park service natural resource stewardship and science directorate geologic resources. At 14,410 feet, mount rainier is the most prominent peak in the cascade range. Even before the historic paradise inn was constructed in 1916, the paradise valley has long been one of the states most beloved hiking destinations.
Ranking of the top 6 things to do in mount rainier national park. Bakersnoqualmie national forest and the clearwater wilderness. Mount rainier national park w o n d e r l a n d paradise inn gift shop t r a i l r o a d o p e n s e a s o n a l l y r o a. Mt rainier lodging offers affordable accommodations in ashford, wa, just minutes from the yearround nisqually entrance to mount rainier national park. Downloadable pdf maps courtesy national park service. Rainier national park where the road becomes paradise road.
Approximately 10,000 people attempt to climb mount rainier each yearabout half make it to the summit, the rest are turned back by weather, fatigue, or other factors. It is an active volcano and the largest singlepeak glacial system in the lower fortyeight states, spawning 6 major rivers. A study of the map will show great arms of ice extending. The skyline trail is the main route for hiking out of paradise, mount rainiers south side hub and most popular destination, providing visitors a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of washingtons grandest mountain. Surficial geology mount rainier national park washington. In 1899, the year that the park was established, there were 200 visitors to mount rainier national park.
A portable document format reader software is required to open these documents. Rainier national park, in addition to links to online and published resources about mt. Louis, mo carlsbad caverns national park carlsbad, nm visit a national park near you yellowstone national park wy, mt, and id mount rushmore national memorial keystone, sd redwood national park crescent city, ca mount rainier national park ashford, wa there are national. This guide is not intended to be complete as it is an ongoing adventure for me. Click the image to view a full size gif 60 kb or download the pdf 100 kb. Use this pdf map to get your bearings on mount rainiers main entrances, park roads, lakes, waterfalls and hiking trailheads. Do not use these maps for backcountry hiking, water navigation, mountaineering, and other specialized activitiesuse us geological survey usgs topographic maps instead. This corridor functions as a rural and urban commuter, recreational, and freight logging route linking mt rainier, carbonado, wilkeson,nett, and buckley bur to sr 410. This is a regional mount rainier map, showing the primary roads used. The goal of this series of web pages is to provide a photography guide and photography tips to mt.
Rustic architecture at mount rainier national park with audio description duration. History of plan development effort because of its size and unique geographical location, bordering six counties in washington state and the fact that it is a national park, mount rainier creates. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount ranier national park is. National park service maps are graphical products designed for general reference, orientation, and route finding. The ultimate guide to mount rainier national park roadtrippers. Mount rainier national park, created in 1899, is a mustsee destination when visiting washington state, seattle or portland and just an hour away is the mount st. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in mount rainier national park, washington on tripadvisor. Three locations in the south provide access to the park, as does an entrance on the northwest side and another in the east. The map of mount rainier national park above can be toggled between park tiles or brochure map using the drop down menu in the upper left corner. The map is focused on the area within the park boundary, with a minimum of information on the areas immediately outside of the park. Rainier as well as olympic national park and north cascades national park both in washington are known for impressive displays of colorful wildflowers during peak bloom each spring and summer season. Mount rainier national park w o n d e r l a n d paradise inn gift shop t r a i l r o a.
Maps of mount rainier national park including road maps, trail maps, hiking maps, climbing maps. Rainier satellite view will help get you to your rainier destination. For 16 miles signage will usher you past a number of detours and lookouts until you have finally reached your destination, the paradise visitor center. Ramrod ride around mount rainier in one day is the pacific northwests premiere oneday ultramarathon cycling event. Most visitors to mount rainier are after a quick peek at the peak or some camping and hiking in the wilderness. Be sure to watch our short visitors videos on our mount rainier v ideo page. To find the map for the driving distance from seattle to mount rainier national park, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. One of the worlds oldest national parks, mount rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Mt rainier a great place to celebrate a romantic getaway, climb to the summit, relax, feast on blackberry pie or just explore. Mount rainier national park map national geographic maps. Mt rainier a great place to celebrate a romantic getaway, climb to the summit, relax, feast on.
Mount rainier national park is an american national park located in southeast pierce county and northeast lewis county in washington state. Rainier in washington, usa, including liberty cap, many. This is the main mount rainier national park map from the park brochure, showing roads, major trails, and points of interest. With a summit elevation of 14,411 ft 4,392 m, it is the highest mountain in the u. Introduce students to a topographic map of mount rainier with the use of a paper copy of the. Mount rainier national park map mount rainier national. If you need a map for navigation, the best one available is the national geographic mount rainier national park map. Winter, even though it brings incredible amounts of snow, isnt bad either.
Summer is great for camping and hiking, with temperatures that range from the 40s to the 80s. Highlights include christine falls, narada falls, paradise, and box canyon. The highest point in the cascade range, mount rainier is an icon of washington state. Mount rainier national park n i s q u a l l y g l a c i e r reflection lakes 4854 louise lake 4597 inspiration saddle inspiration point narada falls p ar adise sno wpla y area 5400.
Mount rainier national park was established in 1899, making it the nations fifth national park. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by john. It combines the incomparable scenery of mount rainier national park with a challenging course featuring 10,000 feet of climbing over 150 miles. Many of these waterfalls can be seen from a roadside viewpoint while others are the reward of a day hike. Look inside for descriptions of seasonal activities, current events and facility hours. It dominates the landscape of a large part of western washington state. Do not use these maps for backcountry hiking, water navigation, mountaineering, and other specialized activitiesuse us. A detailed map of mount rainier national park showing roads, trails, and visitor areas with amenities. Rainier provides kids an intensive outdoor experience. Nisqually southwest entrance of mount rainier national park 39000 state route 706 e. Use this map to get your bearings on the main national park entrances, park roads, lakes and hiking trailheads. The 15 best things to do in mount rainier national park.
All park roads are closed in the winter except two. To find the map for the driving distance from olympia to mt rainier national park, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. Shows the entire park and surroundings mount rainier national park map see map details from nps. Mount rainier maps usa maps of mount rainier national park. Most backpackers at mount rainier national park use the trailside camps listed below. Determining the best time of year to visit mount rainier national park is actually a little complicated. Travel guide to washingtons mount rainier national park and. Mount rainier national park locals call it the mountainand once you see it towering, its clear the 14,410footer owns the title. Be sure to see the great 360 degree view of mount rainer. Click on the link below to read the most recent edition online or receive a printed copy when you arrive at the entrance gate to the park. Click the image to view a full size gif 60 kb or download the pdf.
Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Mount rainier bears a greater number of glaciers than any other peak in the continental united states. Rainier national park map centennial edition rei coop. Includes descriptions of tourist trails, nature trails, offtrail hiking, bike routes, minor peak scrambling, skiing and snowshoeing areas, and of course, summit routes. National park gatlinburg, tn jefferson national expansion memorial st. Mount rainier national park map near mount rainier national park, wa. Bakersnoqualmie national forest gifford pinchot national forest wenatchee national forest p u y. This wilderness trip planner has been developed to assist you with planning a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience in mount rainier national park. The trail overlay on this map is not accurate enough for safe navigation and is meant for casual reference only. Individual sites have a capacity of five people, or one immediate family, and group sites have a capacity of twelve people. Mount rainier national park the greatest american road trip. Bakersnoqualmie national forest gifford pinchot national forest wenatchee national forest 0 0 2 miles. Travel guide to washingtons mount rainier national park.
Mt rainier national park boundary to sr 410 jct buckley sr 165 is a state highway in pierce county. The mount rainier national park tahoma news is printed each winter, spring, summer and fall. Because mount rainier is the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states, the park alone is home to over 150 waterfalls, many over 300 feet in height. Bakersnoqualmie national forest gifford pinchot national forest wenatchee national forest p u y a l l u p r. Welcome to, the information resource center and visitor guide for mount rainier. Mount rainier national park map mount rainier national park. Join us for another great edition of this classic ride. Check out our interactive map featuring lodging, activities and points of interest in and around the park. After entering mount rainier national park through the nisqually entrance, 706 will turn into paradise rd e.
Noted are the most popular regions of the park including paradise, longmire, ohanapecosh, carbon river and sunrise. National park inn is located 6 miles inside the southwest nisqually entrance and paradise inn is located 19 miles inside the entrance. The park was established on march 2, 1899 as the fifth national park in the united states, preserving 236,381 acres 369. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Interpretive trail longmire museum information glacier view wilderness clearwater wilderness norse peak wilderness william o.
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