All Mount Rainier trails
99 trails
1Wonderland TrailA strenuous 93-mile circuit around Mount Rainier.
2Skyline Trail LoopA strenuous Paradise loop past glaciers, Panorama Point and Myrtle Falls.
3Mount Fremont Lookout TrailA rocky ridge climb to Rainier’s 1934 fire lookout.
4Burroughs Mountain TrailA high ridge walk puts Rainier and its glaciers front and center.
5Summerland TrailWildflower meadows and Rainier views, after a long forest climb.
6Naches Peak Loop TrailRainier leads the meadow return; Dewey Lake drops away on the PCT.
7Summerland–Panhandle Gap TrailRainier falls away as meadow trails rise to a rocky alpine saddle.
8Tolmie Peak TrailA 1933 fire lookout frames Eunice Lake and Mount Rainier.
9Spray Park TrailClimb through open meadows for Rainier views and a waterfall detour.
10Comet Falls TrailA steep creekside climb to one of Rainier’s tallest waterfalls.
11Skyline Trail to Myrtle FallsA quick paved climb to a braided waterfall with Rainier behind.
12Northern Loop TrailA rugged circuit through glacier valleys, high meadows, and deep forest.
13Glacier Basin–Burroughs LoopA hard loop from glacier basin to open, high alpine tundra.
14Silver Falls Loop TrailAn old-growth river loop to a 75-foot waterfall.
15Nisqually Vista TrailShort paved loop, big glacier views, and a few rolling climbs.
16Indian Bar TrailA hard ridge crossing opens into a waterfall-filled alpine basin.
17Glacier Basin TrailA former mining road climbs to a glacier-carved basin.
18Spray Park–Ipsut Pass LoopAlpine meadows, Spray Falls, and a tough climb over Ipsut Pass
19Bench and Snow Lake TrailTwo lakes and Rainier views, reached by a short, rolling trail.
20Grove of the Patriarchs TrailAn easy island loop under some of Mount Rainier’s biggest trees.
21Eastside LoopA long loop from deep forest to high alpine meadows.
22Pinnacle Peak TrailA short, steep climb to a saddle with Rainier views.
23Crystal Peak TrailHard climb, broad views, and a former lookout site above Crystal Lakes.
24Comet Falls and Van Trump Park TrailWaterfall spray gives way to open meadows and big Rainier views.
25Grand Park via Lake EleanorLake Eleanor leads to a wide, Rainier-backed alpine meadow.
26Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Kautz Creek TrailA steep climb to a historic cabin in Rainier's wildflower meadows.
27Dege Peak via Sourdough Ridge TrailA short, open ridge walk to Dege Peak’s sweeping view.
28Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via LongmireA long climb to historic meadows and Mount Rainier views.
29Tipsoo Lake Loop TrailAn easy alpine lap with wildflowers, lake views and Rainier.
30Trail of the ShadowsA short loop through Longmire’s springs and resort history
31Emerald Ridge TrailA long west-side approach pays off with Tahoma Glacier views.
32Crystal Lakes TrailClimb to two lakes, with a Rainier view halfway up.
33Spray Falls TrailA forest roller ends at a 354-foot waterfall over a lava cliff.
34Lake George and Gobblers Knob TrailAn old road leads to a 1933 lookout above Tahoma Glacier.
35Emmons Moraine TrailA 3-mile out-and-back with a rocky spur to glacier and lake views.
36Rampart Ridge TrailA steep forest climb to a Rainier and glacier view.
37Skyscraper Pass TrailA rolling ridge walk to a sandy pass above alpine meadows.
38Carbon Glacier and Moraine Park TrailA glacier overlook and wildflower meadow reward a long river walk
39Eagle Peak TrailA steep forest climb earns a flowered saddle and Rainier views.
40Berkeley Park TrailSwap Sunrise's open ridge for Berkeley Park's lush alpine basin.
41Golden Gate Loop TrailWildflower meadows, Myrtle Falls and a high notch above Paradise.
42Sunrise Rim Trail Loop to First BurroughsHigh loop to First Burroughs, with Shadow Lake and Emmons Glacier.
43Sheep Lake to Sourdough Gap TrailA lakeside pause before a steeper climb to a high saddle.
44Carter and Madcap Falls TrailTwo waterfalls and old-growth forest beyond the Nisqually log bridge.
45Silver Forest TrailTwo overlooks frame Rainier and Emmons Glacier above open meadows.
46Owyhigh Lakes TrailA steady forest climb to lakes beneath a jagged ridge.
47Mystic Lake Trail via SunriseA long Wonderland walk to a lake between two glaciers.
48Mildred Point TrailTwo waterfalls first, then a steep climb to the Kautz valley.
49Palisades Lakes TrailSeven miles of alpine lakes, ending beneath the Palisades cliffs.
50Shriner Peak TrailA tough, exposed climb to a historic lookout and wide views.
51Klapatche Park via St. Andrews Creek TrailA long road walk earns a flowered meadow and alpine lake.
52Green Lake TrailA rainforest walk to a 172-foot waterfall and a tucked-away lake.
53Glacier Vista TrailGet a clear look at the glacier’s icefall, crevasses and headwaters.
54Sunrise Nature TrailA short climb buys Rainier and Cascade views in under an hour.
55Pacific Crest Trail: Chinook Pass to Laughingwater Creek JunctionLakes, meadows and Rainier views reward this long PCT traverse.
56Sourdough Ridge Trail West to Frozen LakeA short ridge walk with big Rainier views and a lake turnaround.
57Lakes Trail Loop via Mazama RidgeLink Reflection Lakes, Faraway Rock, Mazama Ridge, and Myrtle Falls.
58Golden Lakes and Sunset Park TrailA strenuous out-and-back to a lake cluster and a 1922 patrol cabin.
59Eastside TrailMeadows, waterfalls, and old growth on a long mountain traverse.
60Dewey Lake via Chinook PassSix miles on the PCT to Dewey Lake beneath Naches Peak.
61High Lakes Loop TrailA short ridge loop ends at a bluff above the lakes.
62Hidden Lake Spur TrailAn alpine lake tucked beneath the Palisades, with a hard climb back.
63Box Canyon Loop TrailA short paved loop peers into a deep, river-cut canyon.
64Alta Vista Trail LoopA short climb opens broad views of Paradise and the Tatoosh.
65Chenuis Falls TrailA reclaimed road leads to a rocky river crossing and falls.
66Gobblers Knob via Puyallup TrailA western approach to a historic lookout above Goat Lake.
67Paradise Glacier TrailFollow Skyline over flower meadows and steps to a glacier basin.
68Carbon River Rain Forest Nature TrailA mossy boardwalk through a rare inland rainforest.
69Lake George TrailA long road walk ends at a lake and historic patrol cabin.
70Eastside Trail to Ohanapecosh FallsA forest walk to a nearly 70-foot, two-tier waterfall.
71Shadow Lake LoopA short high-country loop reaches Shadow Lake through colorful meadows.
72Deadhorse Creek and Moraine TrailWildflowers frame Rainier above the Nisqually Glacier.
73Laughingwater Creek TrailA steady forest climb to backcountry lakes and an old patrol cabin.
74Narada Falls Trail from ParadiseThe longer Paradise walk drops to the foot of a 168-foot waterfall.
75Stafford Falls via Deer CreekBlue-green pools and a punch bowl after a steep forest drop.
76Mirror Lakes TrailA signed lake spur waits beyond a steep climb into open meadows.
77Twin Firs Loop TrailA short loop among Douglas-firs, cedars, and hemlocks.
78Crystal Mountain Trail 1163A long ridge climb to Rainier and White River views.
79Pebble Creek TrailClimb through Paradise meadows to the edge of the Muir Snowfield.
80Ipsut Pass from Mowich LakeA short Wonderland Trail climb to a ridge notch above Mowich Lake.
81Cowlitz Divide TrailAn old-growth creek walk ends at a backcountry junction.
82Lake James TrailA long backcountry climb through Windy Gap to a tucked-away lake.
83Huckleberry Creek TrailA long climb from creekside old growth to Sunrise's high country.
84Carbon River TrailA long rainforest road walk beside a restless glacial river
85Sunrise Lake TrailA short lake walk with the steep climb on the way back.
86Hot Springs Nature TrailA shaded walk to bubbling springs and an old resort site.
87Lake Eleanor TrailA short forest climb to Lake Eleanor, before the Grand Park meadows.
88Boundary Trail to Florence PeakA steep rainforest climb ends at a rocky ridge and summit scramble.
89South Puyallup TrailFind columnar lava where this forest trail meets the Wonderland
90Paul Peak TrailA forested descent to Rainier views, then a long climb back.
91Knapsack Pass TrailA rough, unmaintained climb to a high notch above Mowich Lake.
92West Boundary TrailA steep rainforest climb with waterfalls and a forested ridge.
93Deer Creek Falls TrailA short, steep forest walk to Deer Creek’s tiered falls.
94Westside Road to Round PassA gravel road walk ends at the Marine Memorial at Round Pass.
95North Puyallup River TrailFollow a mossy old roadbed to a remote river camp.
96Old Mine TrailA rainforest path to a steep spur and a gated historic mine.
97William O. Douglas Heritage Trail — Rainier ApproachA 26-mile one-way traverse linking lakes and Rainier views.
98Kautz Creek Nature TrailA short boardwalk turns a mudflow scar into a forest story.
99Natural Bridge TrailA narrow stone arch above two remote alpine lakes.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Mount Rainier Tour Guide
Mount Rainier, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Mount Rainier National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Reflection Lakes: A Quick Mountain View0:00 / 0:32
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