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Trails of Mount Rainier

 

Trail Conditions

Always check current conditions with a ranger before heading out on a hike. Updated conditions are reported on the website during the summer season.

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Day Hiking

From short family-friendly nature trails to mid-length trails, the park has a variety of options for day hiking.

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Wilderness Camping

Only a small part of the park can be reached by vehicles. Explore the rest through hiking and wilderness camping.

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Wilderness Permits

A wilderness permit is required for all overnight camping. Learn how to reserve a permit or acquire a first-come, first-served permit.

 

Find a Mount Rainier Trail

Select one of the trails below for more details. ***All hiking distances areround-trip.***

Southwest Area Trails:

Longmire & Paradise Areas

Northeast Area Trails:

Sunrise, White River, & Tipsoo Lake Areas

Northwest Area Trails:

Carbon River & Mowich Lake Areas
NOTE: Due to the closure of the SR165/Fairfax Bridge outside of the park, there isno public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR165. Trails in this area can still be reached with long-distance hiking via the Wonderland Trail inside the park.

    Southeast Area Trails:

    Ohanapecosh Area

    Other Trails

    Area Trail Maps

    Printable maps of area trails.
    Longmire Area Trails
    Paradise Area Trails
    Ohanapecosh Area Trails
    Sunrise Area Trails
    Carbon River & Mowich Area Trails

    Pacific Crest Trail

    A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail weaves in and out of Mount Rainier National Park along the park's eastern boundary, from Chinook Pass in the north down to Laughingwater Creek in the south (near Three Lakes). Please note that there are no established backcountry camp sites within the park along the Pacific Crest Trail. Camping is permitted on adjacent United States Forest Service lands. For information regarding public lands that require permits, consult thePacific Crest Trail Association permits page. For more infomation about hiking the portions of the Pacific Crest Trail in the park see theNaches Peak Loop Trail. Learn more about the Pacific Crest Trail atpcta.org.

     

    Pets are not allowed on trails

    At Mount Rainier, pets are NOT allowed in the following areas (service animals excepted):

    • On trails**
    • In wilderness and/or off-trail areas
    • Inside buildings
    • In amphitheaters
    • On roads closed for winter

      **The Pacific Crest Trail is the one exception to this rule. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are permitted on the Pacific Crest Trail.

    Last updated: June 11, 2025

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