Hiking + Climbing on Mount Rainier in Pierce County Washington
Hiking in Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park offers hikes for every level of fitness. You can stroll easy, paved paths near the Paradise Inn and venture uphill a bit further to view waterfalls. You can hike dirt trails through wildflower meadows and steeper alpine terrain. And you can do more strenuous day hikes from many trailheads around the mountain. Really ambitious? Consider hiking the 95-mile Wonderland Trail that encircles Mount Rainier!
Also, the Mt. Tahoma Trails Association, based in Ashford, maintains two extensive trail systems to the west and south of Mount Rainier National Park. Along the trails are overnight huts for serious backpackers and cross-country skiers.
Climbing Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier may look like a big benign scoop of ice cream - but it can be a dangerous mountain for those who seek to climb it. Unless you're a serious climber with extensive experience, go with one of the expert guide services that specialize in summit climbs. They can arrange climbing permits, rent gear and provide training/safety sessions - and lead to you an exhilarating mountaineering experience!
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