• Nisqually Entrance - Welcome to Mount Rainier National Park! This archway is a fantastic spot for photos, so feel free to stop and capture the moment. Just past the arch is the park’s entrance station.

Note: This 91-mile tour highlights the key attractions of Mount Rainier in 3-4 hours.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Nisqually River - Continue driving while listening. We are now in the lush shadows of Rainier’s forest. This greenery is nourished by the water flowing from Rainier. You might catch a glimpse of the Nisqually River to your right as we drive.

• Tahoma Creek - We are about to cross Tahoma Creek. Although it may not seem powerful, tributaries like these keep Mount Rainier lush throughout the year. Tahoma Creek has its own history. For years, hikers followed its banks to reach a suspension bridge deep in the wilderness.

• Twin Firs Loop Trail - Ahead is the Twin Firs Loop Trail. This easy half-mile loop takes only ten minutes and is a great introduction to Mount Rainier’s old-growth forest. “Old growth” refers to a type of forest that is rare in much of the United States.

• Longmire Museum - We are nearing the Longmire Historic District, named after explorer and entrepreneur James Longmire. This is an excellent place for a break, offering food, restrooms, and a small museum! It also serves as the starting point for several trails, which will be discussed shortly. There’s also a gift shop for the perfect souvenir!

• Carter Falls Trailhead - Just ahead is Carter Falls Trail, a moderate 1.5-mile trail leading to a beautiful waterfall nestled in Mount Rainier’s forests. If hiking isn’t your thing, this spot also offers a great view of the Nisqually River.

• Comet Falls - You may have heard the saying “don’t go chasing waterfalls.” But for Comet Falls, the advice is to chase away! The challenging 4-mile hike ahead leads to a 301-foot waterfall, one of the tallest in the park. People say the white cascade resembles a comet’s tail!

• Christine Falls Bridge - We are about to cross the Christine Falls Bridge. Built in 1927, this bridge showcases rustic stonework. The contractor designed it to blend with the landscape, following nature’s curves. While the bridge itself is striking, the surrounding scenery is even more captivating. A 60-foot waterfall plunges into the Van Trump Creek Canyon below.

• Ricksecker Point - Next is Ricksecker Point—a fantastic overlook with views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding forest. Pull into the parking area on our right and stop.

Currently, a rock wall and guard rails separate drivers from the cliff’s edge at Ricksecker Point—but that wasn’t always the case. In fact, Ricksecker Point used to be one of the most dangerous areas in the park! It all began in 1910.

• Frog Heaven - We are approaching the wetlands known as Frog Heaven. And no, that’s not a mistake. It’s a “ribbeting” stretch of road! The lakes in this area create a perfect habitat for Mount Rainier’s five frog species. These amphibians need moist ecosystems to lay their jelly-like eggs. Naturally, where frogs gather, predators that enjoy eating them also appear.

• Tatoosh Range - Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain here, but what about these other peaks? Directly ahead are Pinnacle Peak and Plummer Peak. They will be on our right after we round this bend. Pinnacle Peak is to the left of Plummer Peak and is slightly taller, standing at 6,562 feet. However, Plummer Peak has a more unique name! It is named after Fred Plummer, a cartographer for the Forest Service.

• Narada Falls - Once parked, hop out of the car and follow the short walking trail to Narada Falls. While visible from here, the view is much better from the trail! This 168-foot waterfall is named after Arthur F. Knight of Tacoma, who led the Narada Branch of the Theosophical Society of Western Washington. You might wonder: What exactly is that?

• Unicorn Peak - To our left stands the mighty Tatoosh Range. Can you spot the tallest of these peaks? It’s farther away than most, but stands a good couple hundred feet above them. That’s Unicorn Peak!

• Puyallup - Who were the first inhabitants of this land? Among the tribes that lived here were the Puyallup people. In their language, this name translates to “people from the bend at the bottom of the river.”

• Nisqually Vista Trail - We are approaching the Nisqually Vista Trail. This 1-mile hiking path is a favorite in the park because it’s easy, quick, and offers stunning views of Mount Rainier. The paved journey takes about 30 minutes. Park just ahead to visit the trail. If it’s full, more parking is available later. If you prefer to continue the tour, keep driving.

• Paradise - Paradise is just ahead. And yes, that’s literal! Here you can find snacks, water, and even a sit-down dining room. There’s also additional parking for the Nisqually Vista Trail. Look for the parking lot just ahead. From Paradise, you can also access the trail to Myrtle Falls.

• Inspiration Point - Coming up is Inspiration Point. It seems every national park has a place called Inspiration Point, but this one is no less special! This accessible vista offers impressive mountain scenery and a large parking lot! It’s recommended to stop in the lot ahead and take some amazing photos.

• Reflection Lakes - Coming up: Reflection Lake! At this reflective body of water, you’ll see double. This glacial lake is pristine and acts like a natural mirror most of the time. As you gaze across Reflection Lake, you’ll be looking directly at Mount Rainier’s summit. The views are best when there’s no wind, so the water is perfectly still. When that happens, you can see not one Mount Rainier, but two!

• Stevens Peak - The mountain peak directly ahead is Stevens Peak, standing at 6,560 feet! It is named after Hazard Stevens, the first European man to summit Mount Rainier alongside P.B. Van Trump. And honestly, if my first name was “Hazard,” I’d probably become a mountain climber too!

• Snow Lake Trail - Look out for Bench and Snow Lake Trail. This moderately challenging hike stretches 2.2 miles out and back and takes a little over an hour. It’s a bit steep, but at the end, you’re rewarded with two pristine wilderness lakes!

• Picture Frame Falls - Ahead you’ll see the next stop perfectly framed by vegetation—Picture Frame Falls! The name is more of a placeholder. This no-name cascade isn’t technically a real waterfall. How can that be?

• Box Canyon - We are approaching The Box Canyon Trail, a half-mile, paved loop. Though a short walk, the path offers a spectacular view of a great rift formed by shifting glaciers. If you’re up for a challenge, the Box Canyon Loop also connects to the famed Wonderland Trail. Spanning 93 miles, this trail encircles the entire park.

• Wonderland Trail - Wonderland has far exceeded its original purpose. Construction began on the circuit in 1907 to address a significant oversight in the park’s infrastructure: a lack of fire roads. With drier seasons and large forest areas unprotected, rangers needed a trail to reach the park’s most remote areas.

• Backbone Ridge - We are approaching Backbone Ridge, a strenuous trail offering amazing views for experienced hikers. This 6.6-mile round trip overlooks Tatoosh Wilderness, but be prepared for a 3-hour journey with plenty of rough terrain.

• Grove of the Patriarchs - The Grove of the Patriarchs is just ahead. This 1-mile trail through a wonderland of huge old-growth trees is an easy walk that takes under an hour. Unfortunately, it is currently closed for maintenance. The Grove of Patriarchs was once the playground of Scottish botanist David Douglas. Douglas worked as a botanical collector for the Royal Horticultural Society of London—yes, it was as prestigious as it sounds. After plans to gather Asian foliage for London’s gardens fell through, Douglas found himself in the Pacific Northwest instead.

• Ohanapecosh Visitor Center - Welcome to Ohanapecosh, named by the Taidnapam tribe. Ohanapecosh translates to “standing at the edge”—likely because it borders the river. This is also where James Longmire discovered hot springs.

• Shriner Peak Trailhead - Ahead is Shriner Peak Trail. Known as one of the loneliest trails in Mt. Rainier, the steep climb is not recommended in summer. But in autumn, the challenging 8.5-mile hike is worth the six hours of effort. The view from the top offers incredible panoramas, making it perfect for a fire lookout! The peak is home to the oldest fire lookout in the park.

• Tipsoo Lake - Tipsoo Lake is just ahead. The loop around this lake is a great spot to pause and enjoy the flowers. If you stand at the lake’s edge and look into its glassy surface, you might spot some trout. These trout didn’t always inhabit Tipsoo. In fact, none of Mt. Rainier’s lakes originally hosted trout.

• White River - The river we are driving alongside is called White River. It’s said you never step into the same river twice, and that’s especially true of the White River, whose flow has been altered by nature and humans for centuries.

• Owyhigh Lakes Trail - The Owyhigh Lakes Trail is coming up soon. This 7-mile hike takes about four hours, but it covers level ground and offers plenty of shade. Owyhigh Lakes was named after Yakama Chief Owhi, a warrior who resisted a military expedition in the 1858 Battle of the Spokane Plains. When Chief Owhi led an attack against a military unit passing through his territory, it sparked an ongoing struggle between his people and the US.

• Sunrise Point Lookout - We are approaching Sunrise Point. At 6,120 feet, it’s perhaps the best spot in the park to watch the sunrise. The Civilian Conservation Corps built this overlook. The brainchild of President Roosevelt, the CCC was part of the New Deal, which aimed to help Americans recover during the Great Depression. These young men were hired by national parks to combat high unemployment rates.

• Sunrise Rim Trail - The one-mile Sunrise Rim trail can be a nice warm-up or wind-down hike. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, you can bypass the Rim and head toward Wonderland on the Mount Fremont Trail. It will take you through five and a half miles of uphill terrain in just under three hours.

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Mount Rainier Park showcases Pacific Northwest’s legacy. Traverse Nisqually Twin Firs Trail by Tahoma Creek. Longmire brims with pioneers & wildlife. Discover Tatoosh Range, Christine & Comet Falls. Uncover tales of John Muir & the pioneering woman climber. Gaze stars at Sunrise Point, Ohanapecosh, Tipsoo Lake. Start a collective journey via app; remember park entry rules & timings. visit ancient burial grounds, and really get to know this island’s rich culture.

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