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Mt. Rainier Hike: Explore Glaciers and Forests
4.8
564 Ratings
Seattle
Embark on a thrilling Mt. Rainier tour and hike through stunning landscapes, including glaciers, panoramic viewpoints, waterfalls, lakes, and old-growth forests.
Embark on a thrilling Mt. Rainier tour and hike through stunning landscapes, including glaciers, panoramic viewpoints, waterfalls, lakes, and old-growth forests.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Rainier - The journey to Mt. Rainier National Park takes about 2 hours. From the Paradise visitor center, there is a one-mile hike to a picnic spot near impressive glaciers. Afterward, the hike back is followed by a drive to scenic viewpoints, including Narada Falls, Christine Falls, ancient forests with millennia-old trees, and Reflection…
- Mount Rainier - The journey to Mt. Rainier National Park takes about 2 hours. From the Paradise visitor center, there is a one-mile hike to a picnic spot near impressive glaciers. Afterward, the hike back is followed by a drive to scenic viewpoints, including Narada Falls, Christine Falls, ancient forests with millennia-old trees, and Reflection Lakes. During the winter and spring months (November-June), snowshoeing replaces hiking, and no prior experience is necessary.
- Seattle - The tour begins and ends in downtown Seattle.
- Space Needle - Alternatively, pick-up and drop-off can be arranged near the Space Needle upon request.
- Paradise - The hike near the glaciers in the Paradise area is approximately one mile at an elevation of 5,500 feet. This is also the location of the main visitor center in Mt. Rainier National Park.
- Narada Falls - The hike leads to the base of Narada Falls, a 168-foot waterfall near Paradise.
- Reflection Lakes - Reflection Lakes offer views of Mt. Rainier’s reflection during summer. In winter, the lake freezes, and the road is closed.
- Christine Falls Viewpoint - The Christine Falls can be seen beneath the historic stone bridge.
- Longmire - A walk through the old-growth forest in the National Park near Longmire is at a lower elevation.
What's Included
- Trekking poles
- Bottled water
- Crampons
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snowshoes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Trekking poles
- Bottled water
- Crampons
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snowshoes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour offers a unique experience with guided shorter hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. From November to June, snowshoes or crampons will be provided when needed, as snow is common on the trails during these months. Participants will hike a few miles each day, encountering a variety of landscapes and scenery, including glaciers, mountains,…
This tour offers a unique experience with guided shorter hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. From November to June, snowshoes or crampons will be provided when needed, as snow is common on the trails during these months. Participants will hike a few miles each day, encountering a variety of landscapes and scenery, including glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and towering trees in old-growth forests, which are the main attractions of Mount Rainier National Park. (During winter, some areas of the park may be closed on certain days, and not all highlights may be accessible at all times).
- Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
Location
415 Pine St
Pine Street
We will meet outside Sephora next to the big arch on 415 Pine St. I will be wearing a pink flower fleece pullover, so it should be easy to spot me.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(564 Ratings)
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Anyssa_v
Nov 21, 2025
Mt.Rainier tour - It was an absolutely beautiful experience. The This was an outstanding experience and our guide showed us the best of the park. She was so welcoming, sweet, knowledgeable, and so accommodating. We had a smaller group and made the best of the tour. An absolutely dream tour of mt rainier.
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Berlinraj_r
Nov 11, 2025
Good Experience - A good experience with a knowledgeable guide. Was well managed and planned by the guide and value for the money.
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Neilhi9176wj
Nov 10, 2025
Beautiful Day with a Thoughtful Guide! - Indeed, WOW is right! Susan was a wonderful guide, with a thoughtful response to every question and an inviting, warm demeanor. And she’s fun! I watched her lead the way for some “sledding” on trash bags at the request of our group. From Rainier, to Narada Falls, to the old growth forest, this was a great day…thanks to Susan! -Wesley
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Companion44649916947
Oct 28, 2025
Mt Rainer hike - A very beautiful hike! The waterfalls were so pretty. Some trees were starting to turn so we got to see the fall colors in the mountains.
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Julia_s
Oct 22, 2025
Great day trip with good... - Great day trip with good views. The hike to the picnic spot, though short, is all up hill. Also, understand that the weather in the mountains is not the same as it is at lower elevations so expect snow. Our guide did have crampons for those that were in tennis shoes which was a plus. There were also options for those that wanted more hiking and those that wanted less, so it’s really what you make of it.
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Gianna_s
Oct 18, 2025
Exceptional - Breathtaking views. Hike has several steep points, but guide was very patient and informative. Our guide made the trip exceptional. Her name was Susan. We would definitely refer Susan.
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Lisa_l
Oct 7, 2025
Get outside and hike! - With a convenient pickup in downtown Seattle, this full day experience was exactly what I had hoped it would be—the opportunity to be outside in breathtaking Mt. Rainier National Park. After a stop at a grocery store to pick up a lunch for ourselves we continued to the park with our guide, Sue, pointing out different landmarks and history of the small towns and vistas we passed by. Once we were in the park, we had several pull-over spots to point out views and photo ops of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding Cascades Mountains before arriving at the visitor center, where our hike began. We hiked the steep and rigorous Skyline Trail, Sue stopping at various points along the way for our group to catch our breath, to take photos, and to point out the topography and geology of the area. We ate a picnic lunch at a circle of trees on the way up, a great break for all of us! The hike and an opportunity to visit the gift shop took us about 4 hours. BUT we were not done yet! Sue brought us to Narada Falls, Christie Falls, a part of the old growth forest where we saw at 1200 year old Douglas fir, and we tracked to the Nisqually River bed.
This is a small group (there were 9 of us with Sue) experience, perfect for anyone with an at minimum medium fitness level, who wants to out into nature and not just see it through a window.
This experience is by far the favorite tour I’ve been on. Thank you, Sue, for sharing your love of Mt. Rainier and your expertise.
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Mary_w
Sep 29, 2025
Awesome experience - Susan was a great tour guide. She explained every step of the way and was very attentive to everyone. She new her info about the mountain. Worth doing!
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R6672bvpatriciab
Sep 27, 2025
Mount Rainier Amazing Tour - Great tour. Susan was a wonderful guide. Definitely recommend this tour. Everything was exactly as advertised and made for a wonderful day!
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Mandy
Oct 28, 2025
A wonderful experience - Second part of the drive to Mt Rainier was already beautiful. Nice smaller road through beautiful landscape, with colorful autumn leaves. In de Nat. Park we took a 3 h hike to the waterfalls, which was stunning. We had bit of rain but this cleared up and when we reached the waterfalls all was covered in snow. Our guide Susan was great showing us the best spots for pictures and bringing snowclamps for our shoes which were very useful. Overall a wonderful experience.
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