Discover Mount Rainier National Park
There's something extraordinary about a mountain so magnificent that it seems to dominate the entire horizon.
Rising 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is an active volcano and the tallest peak in Washington State's Cascade Range.
Surrounded by ancient forests, glacier-carved valleys, alpine lakes, and spectacular wildflower meadows, Mount Rainier National Park offers an unforgettable introduction to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Whether you're exploring mountain trails or simply admiring the scenery, there's no shortage of wonderful discoveries.
Paradise: A Mountain Wonderland
Few places capture Mount Rainier's beauty quite like Paradise.
Famous for its spectacular wildflower meadows, Paradise transforms into a colorful landscape of lupines, paintbrush, and other alpine flowers during the summer months.
With the enormous snowcapped mountain rising above the meadows, it's a photographer's dream and a wonderful destination for families and nature enthusiasts.
Skyline Trail: Walking Beneath a Giant
For those who enjoy hiking, the Skyline Trail offers one of the park's most memorable adventures.
Beginning at Paradise, this spectacular trail winds through subalpine meadows, past glaciers, and toward panoramic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding mountains.
Along the way, visitors can admire Myrtle Falls and, on clear days, enjoy distant views extending across the Cascade Range.
Reflection Lakes: Nature's Perfect Mirror
Sometimes the most spectacular photographs come from simply standing still.
Located along Stevens Canyon Road, Reflection Lakes are famous for their beautiful views of Mount Rainier mirrored in the water.
On calm mornings, the mountain's reflection can appear almost perfectly symmetrical, creating one of the park's most recognizable photographic scenes.
It's a wonderful place to appreciate the quiet beauty of the mountains.
Sunrise: A View From Above
At approximately 6,400 feet, Sunrise is the highest point in Mount Rainier National Park accessible by vehicle.
During its short summer season, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the mountain, beautiful alpine meadows, and access to remarkable hiking trails.
The Sunrise Nature Trail offers a lovely introduction to this high-elevation landscape, while more adventurous hikers can explore farther into the surrounding wilderness.
Keep Your Mountain Memories Close
Perhaps your favorite memory is a family photograph at Paradise, a peaceful morning beside Reflection Lakes, or an unforgettable hike beneath the mountain.
A GTK QR Tile lets you connect a physical keepsake to your existing online photographs, travel stories, and favorite experiences, or bring them together on your complimentary GTK QR Page.
A small reminder of a mountain that makes an enormous impression.
Get To Know People & What They Know About Mount Rainier
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From mountaineers and wildlife researchers to photographers, geologists, and people whose lives are connected to the Pacific Northwest, Mount Rainier inspires remarkable knowledge and perspectives.
We believe those experiences deserve to be discovered, shared, and remembered.
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