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Guided hike on Mt. Rainier - old forest, falls and glacier views

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Seattle, USA

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On this tour to Mt. Rainier National Park there is a lot of diversity from alpine environment to old growth forest in lower elevation. We drive to the highlights in the park and you will experience diverse landscapes and scenery such as glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and tall trees in old-growth forest. You will be on guided shorter hikes at points of interest.
In the winter areas of the park may be closed some days and not all highlights will be accessible at times - from November to June snowshoes/crampons will be provided when necessary since there is often snow on the trails in those months.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Trekking poles
  • Crampons
  • Lunch Food is not provided and you can bring your own lunch or buy lunch to-go in a grocery store where we have a restroom stop. There is also a cafeteria in the visitor center in the national park.
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415 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101, USA

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Mount Rainier

We drive to Mt. Rainier National Park (2 hours) and hike from the visitor center at Paradise for about a mile where we picnic close to some giant glaciers. We then hike back for a mile and drive to viewpoints with panoramic views and we see the Narada Falls and the Christine Falls, old growth forests with a thousand year old big trees and the Reflection Lakes. In Winter and Spring seasons (November-June) we will snowshoe rather than hiking - no experience required.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Seattle

Pick up and drop off is in Seattle downtown.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Space Needle

Alternatively, pick up and drop off is near the Space Needle, if requested.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paradise

We hike about a mile near the glaciers in the area of Paradise in 5,500 feet elevation. This is also where the main visitor center is located in Mt. Rainier National Park.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Narada Falls

We hike to the bottom of Narada Falls - 168-foot fall near Paradise.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reflection Lakes

We see the Reflection Lakes where Mt. Rainier is often reflected in the summer time. In the winter the lake is frozen and the road is closed.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Christine Falls Viewpoint

We see the Christine Falls under the old stone bridge.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Longmire

We walk in old-growth forest in the National Park near Longmire in lower elevation.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided hike on Mt. Rainier – old forest, falls and glacier views?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Bottled water
  • Trekking poles
  • Crampons
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  • Snowshoes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • LunchFood is not provided and you can bring your own lunch or buy lunch to-go in a grocery store where we have a restroom stop. There is also a cafeteria in the visitor center in the national park.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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