Mt. Rainier offers an abundance of trails, waterfalls, lakes, wildflowers and wildlife. Whether you take a driving tour or venture out on a long hike, you will be delighted with its beauty and wonder year round.

Winter:

• Cross Country Skiing
• Snow Shoeing
• Snowboarding
• Ranger-guided snowshoe walks
• Paradise snow play
• Snowmobiles are permitted along the Westside Road to Round Pass, and on the road loops of Cougar Rock Campground. Contact Park Ranger at Longmire for details,

Spring:

• Hiking - 246 miles of maintained trails. Explore old-growth forests river valleys and the high subalpine meadows on the flanks of Mount Rainier.
• Wildflowers - View / Photograph
• Scenic Drives - Roads open in early may drives
• Paradise Visitor Center
• Longmire
• Museums and Interpretive Centers

Summer:

• Hiking - 246 miles of maintained trails. Explore old-growth forests river valleys and the high subalpine meadows on the flanks of Mount Rainier.
• Wildflowers - View / Photograph
• Scenic Drives - Roads open in early may drives
• Paradise Visitor Center
• Longmire
• Museums and Interpretive Centers
• Bicycling
• Boating - Non-motorized boats permitted on many lakes
• Stream fishing
• For the Kids, activity books are available at park visitor centers

Fall:

• Bicycling is best in the fall when there is less traffic on the roads.
• Scenic Drives - Fall Colors
• Photography
• Paradise Visitor Center
• Longmire
• Museums and Interpretive Centers

• Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (35 minutes away)
• Pioneer Farm Museum (35 minutes away)
• Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
• Copper Creek Inn - World famous Family Restaurant, Lodging and Unique, affordable Gift Shop (1 minute away)
• Alder Lake - swimming, boating, fishing (10 minutes away)
• Mineral Lake - boating, fishing, photography (15 minutes from the cabin)
• Horseback Riding (10 minutes away)
• Ashford shopping: Mountaineering Shop, Pottery Gallery (walking distance)
• Sculpture Park - Dan Klennart artist (5 minutes away)
• High Rock hike - Stunning view of Mt. Rainier from old fire look out
• Copper Creek Road (Forest Service 59) with access to Lake Christine, Copper Creek and other trails and views of Mt. Rainier
• Mt. Tahoma Trails Association - Hut to Hut Ski trails in the winter, and hikes in the spring, summer and fall.