LOCATION SUGGESTIONS IN AND AROUND MOUNT RAINIER
suntop lookout
2.1 miles round-trip
1100 ft. elevation gain
Dogs allowed
Camping allowed: permit/reservation required
Views of Mount Rainier and surrounding peaks
Requires Northwest Forest Pass
pinnacle saddle
2.5+ miles round-trip
1000-1300 ft. elevation gain
No dogs allowed
No camping allowed
View of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and surrounding mountains
Entrance fee of $30 per car, or annual park pass
naches peak loop
3.2 miles round-trip, loop trail
600 ft. elevation gain
No dogs allowed
No camping allowed
Views of several mountain peaks, lakes, and Mount Rainier
Requires Northwest Forest Pass
Fremont lookout
5.6 miles round-trip
1200 ft. elevation gain
No dogs allowed
No camping allowed
360 degree views of surrounding mountains, including Mount Rainier
Trail accessible from the Sunrise Visitor Center
Entrance fee of $30 per car, or annual park pass
skyline trail
5.5 miles round-trip
1450 ft. elevation gain
No dogs allowed
No camping allowed
Views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, 360 degree views of surrounding peaks
Trail accessible from the Paradise Visitor Center
Entrance fee of $30 per car, or annual park pass
BURROUGHS MOUNTAIN
6 miles round-trip
1345 ft. elevation gain
No dogs allowed
No camping allowed
In-your-face views of Mount Rainier, and 360 degree views of surrounding peaks
Trail accessible from the Sunrise Visitor Center
Entrance fee of $30 per car, or annual park pass
summit lake
6.1 miles round-trip
1300 ft. elevation gain
Dogs allowed
Camping allowed - first come, first served
Views of Mount Rainier, Summit Lake, and surrounding peaks
Requires Northwest Forest Pass
NOTE: Very rough road leading to trailhead, high clearance vehicle recommended
grand park
8 miles round-trip
1100 ft. elevation gain
No dogs allowed
Camping allowed around Lake Eleanor
Views of Mount Rainier and Lake Eleanor
No pass required
camp muir
8 miles round-trip
4640 ft. elevation gain
No dogs allowed
Camping allowed; first come, first served in camp hut OR snow-camp in tent
You’re literally halfway up Mount Rainier, at base camp!
Views of Mount Adams, Mount Hood, Mt. Saint Helens, and everything in between :)
Mountaineering skill/knowledge highly recommended
Entrance fee of $30 per car, or annual park pass