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Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford, WA

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Mount Rainier National Park

See a 14,406-foot glacier-clad volcano from the meadows at Paradise and Sunrise, with trails through old-growth forest.

Nisqually Entrance, 39000 State Route 706 E · Ashford, WA

About Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park surrounds a 14,406-foot stratovolcano with more than 25 glaciers on its flanks. Paradise, at about 5,400 feet, is the most popular area, and Sunrise, at 6,400 feet, is the highest point in the park you can reach by vehicle. The Wonderland Trail circles the whole mountain, and the park holds about 91,000 acres of old-growth forest. Established in 1899, it also draws climbers, who need a permit to go above 10,000 feet or onto glaciers.

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The closest stops to Mount Rainier National Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing

    Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

    $25–$50

    A steam-powered heritage railroad offering scenic excursions through forest and foothills near Mount Rainier in Washington.

    18 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Crystal Mountain Resort

    $50+

    You ride the Mt. Rainier Gondola to a summit restaurant facing Mount Rainier, or ski 2,600 acres of Cascade terrain.

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  • Museums

    Pioneer Farm Museum

    Under $25

    A nonprofit living history farm near Eatonville, Washington, with guided tours of 1880s homesteading and a seasonal Native village.

    26 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Federation Forest State Park

    Under $25

    Day-use state park beside the White River, with old-growth trees and family-friendly hiking trails.

    29 mi awayMore like this

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    Seattle Scottish Highland Games

    $25–$50

    An annual Scottish and Celtic festival with athletic championships, pipe bands and clan gatherings near Seattle.

    32 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Nolte State Park

    Under $25

    A small, relaxed day-use park on Deep Lake with a sandy beach, lake activities, and an easy loop trail.

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