National Park · WA · US
ParadiseMeadows, mountain views, and trailheads at the park's classic hubVisitor Center · Restroom
Mount Fremont Fire LookoutHigh-alpine historic lookout with sweeping Rainier and meadow viewsScenic Viewpoint
Panorama PointBig mountain views from a steep Skyline Trail lookoutScenic Viewpoint
1st Burroughs MountainClose Emmons Glacier views from a broad alpine plateauScenic Viewpoint
Burroughs MountainFace-to-face Rainier views from tundra-like plateaus above SunriseTrailhead · Parking
Myrtle FallsShort walk to a postcard waterfall with Rainier perfectly framedTrailhead · Parking
SunriseHigh-alpine hub for huge views, wildflowers, and classic hikesTrailhead · Restroom
Sunrise Visitor CenterHighest drive-up viewpoint with glacier views and trail accessVisitor Center · Exhibit
ChallengingWonderland TrailA brutal, jaw-dropping 93-mile loop around a giant of ice93 mi · 240 hr
ChallengingSkyline TrailParadise’s crown‑jewel loop of meadows, glaciers, and big views5.5 mi · 4 hr
ChallengingUpper Skyline TrailRainier’s classic high route: wildflowers, glaciers, and big views5.5 mi · 4 hr
ChallengingPanorama Point via Skyline TrailFront row Rainier views on a stout, spectacular loop from Paradise5.5 mi · 4 hr
ChallengingCamp Muir RouteIconic, strenuous snowfield climb from Paradise to 10,100 feet9 mi · 8 hr
ChallengingBurroughs Mountain TrailRainier’s closest, most dramatic glacier views from Sunrise9.5 mi · 5.5 hr
EasyNaches Peak LoopShort, wildflower loop with front-row Rainier views from Chinook Pass3.4 mi · 2 hr
ModerateMount Fremont Lookout TrailSunny ridgeline to a 1930s fire lookout with nonstop Rainier views.5.6 mi · 2.8 hr
Mountain GoatReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM440 sightings
Black BearReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM361 sightings
WolverineReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM10 sightings
ElkReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM56 sightings
Mule DeerReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM542 sightings
Hoary MarmotReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM1,781 sightings
PikaReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM625 sightings
Red FoxReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM87 sightingsButter Creek Research Natural Area remains closed until further notice because of the Plummer Peak Fire. - The closure extends from south of Pinnacle Peak Trail to the southern park boundary. - Pinnacle Peak Trail and Stevens Canyon Road remain open. Check current fire and closure conditions before traveling near Butter Creek or Pinnacle Peak.
Official details →Westside Road is open but is an active geohazard zone with rockfall danger; vehicles must park south of the Dry Creek barricade. - Hikers and bicyclists may travel beyond the barricade, but should proceed with caution and avoid lingering in the hazard zone. Check current road status before traveling on Westside Road.
Official details →Wildfire closures remain in effect in Mount Rainier’s northern area because the Grand Park 2 Fire and Wonderland Complex Fires continue to burn there; Sunrise Road is closed to public vehicles. - Grand Park area and trails, including Huckleberry Creek Trail, are closed until further notice. - The Sunrise trails north of Sourdough Ridge, including Mount Fremont, are closed. - The Northern Loop Trail from Berkeley Park to the Wonderland Trail junction near Carbon River is closed, along with Yellowstone Cliffs, Lake James, Fire Creek, and Berkeley Park camps. - The Wonderland Trail from Carbon River Suspension Bridge to Frozen Lake near Sunrise is closed because of the Garda Falls Fire; Dick Creek, Mystic Lake, and Granite Creek camps are closed. Carbon River Camp, Ipsut Creek Camp, and the upper and lower Carbon River crossings remain open. - White River Road, White River Campground, and trails along White River Road are open. Sunrise Road is open to pedestrians and bicyclists only; bring water, food, and supplies and watch for administrative and fire-crew traffic. Check current park conditions before traveling.
Official details →PARKWOLF TOUR GUIDE
