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Mount Rainier National Park
Things To Do
 
Five pictures show different visitor activities: winter fun, ranger programs, climbing, and hiking.
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Open all year, Mount Rainier has something for everyone, from ranger programs to mountain climbing.
 

Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for scenic drives, hiking, and mountain climbing. Most roads are open from late May to early October and all provide stunning views and access to a variety of hiking trails and other sites. While many visitors attempt to see the park in a day, consider an in-depth exploration of on one or two areas of the park.

Tahoma Creek suspension bridge  

Did You Know?
The 93 mile Wonderland Trail encircles the mountain offering hikers commanding views of Mount Rainier blanketed by 25 icy glaciers. The trail leads through extensive subalpine meadows of wildflowers and lowland old growth forest. The Tahoma Creek suspension bridge is part of the Wonderland Trail.

Last Updated: January 05, 2007 at 16:17 EST