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Mount Rainier National Park

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Mount Rainier National Park
Tahoma Woods, Star Route
Ashford, 98304-9751

National Park Overview
Established in 1899. 235,625 acres (97% is designated Wilderness). Includes Mount Rainier (14,410) - active volcano encased in over 35 square miles of snow and ice. The park contains outstanding examples of old growth forests and subalpine meadows.

Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1997 as a showcase for the "NPS Rustic" style architecture of the 1920s and 1930s.

Whether hiking on its flanks, climbing its summit, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on its slopes, camping along its glacier-fed rivers, photographing wildflower displays in subalpine meadows, or just admiring the view, nearly two million people come to enjoy the grandeur and beauty of Mount Rainier each year.

Trails
Bench Lake Trail (2.5 miles) in the Paradise area

Burroughs Mountain Trail (7 miles) in the Sunrise area

Camp Muir Trail (9 miles) in the Paradise area

Carbon Glacier Trail (7 miles) in the Carbon River area

Carbon River Rain Forest (.3 mile) in the Carbon River area

Comet Falls Trail (3.8 miles)in the Longmire area

Crystal Lakes Trail (6 miles) 4 miles north of Cayuse Pass

Eagle Peak Trail (7.2 miles) in the Longmire area

Emerald Ridge Trail (17.2 miles) on the Westside Road

Family Day Trails & Nature Trails (.3 to 7 miles)

Glacier Basin Trail (7 miles) in the White River Campground

Gobblers Knob Trail (12.8 miles) on the Westside Road

Golden Lakes Trail (34.5 miles) on the Westside Road

Green Lake Trail (3.6 miles) in the Carbon River area

Grove of the Patriarchs Trail (1.5 miles) - the Stevens Canyon Entrance

Indian Bar Trail (14.5 miles) on the Stevens Canyon Road

Indian Henrys Hunting Ground (11.5 miles) via Kautz Creek Trail

Indian Henrys Hunting Ground (13 miles) from the Longmire area

Klapatche Park Trail (21 miles) on the Westside Road

Lake George Trail (9.8 miles) on the Westside Road

Lake James Trail (17 miles) in the Carbon River area

Life Systems Trail (.5 mile) at Ohanapecosh

Moraine Park Trail (11 miles) in the Carbon River area

Mount Fremont Lookout Trail (5.5 miles) in the Sunrise areaMystic Lake Trail(15.8 miles) in the Carbon River area

Naches Peak Loop Trail (3.5 miles) in the northeast areaNarada Falls Trail (9 miles) in the Longmire area

Nisqually Vista Trail (1.2 miles) in the Paradise areaNorthern Loop Trail (35 miles) in the Carbon River area

wyhigh Lakes Trail (7 miles) - the White River Entrance

Pacific Crest Trail (10.5 miles) in the northeast area

Palisades Lakes Trail (7 miles) in the Sunrise Area

Pinnacle Peak Trail (2.5 miles) on the Stevens Canyon Road

Rampart Ridge Trail (4.6 miles) in the Longmire area

Shadow Lake Trail (3 miles) in the Sunrise area

Shriner Peak Trail (8 miles) north of the Stevens Canyon Entrance

Silver Falls Trail (3 miles) from the Ohanapecosh Campground

Skyline Trail (5 miles) in the Paradise area

Snow Lake Trail (2.5 miles) in the Paradise area

Sourdough Ridge Trail (1 mile) in the Sunrise area

Spray Park Trail (6 miles) in the Mowich Lake area

Summerland Trail (8.5 miles) - the White River Entrance

Three Lakes Trail (12 miles) in the Ohanapecosh area

Tolmie Peak Trail (6.5 miles) in the Mowich Lake area

Trail of the Shadows (.5 mile) in the Longmire area

Van Trump Park Trail (5.8 miles) in the Longmire area

Windy Gap Trail (14 miles) in the Carbon River area

Wonderland Trail (93 miles) encircling Mount Rainier

Fishing and Hunting
Fishing

Mount Rainier National Park isnt known for its fishing, so dont be disappointed if you fail to catch fish, or if the fish are small. Experience tells us that anglers success is often less than anticipated.

Fish are not native to park lakes but some still survive as a result of past fish stocking efforts. Consequently, there are no limits on the number of fish that can be taken from park lakes.

Native fish are found in park streams and we encourage you to use barbless hooks and artificial lures and to release uninjured fish.RegulationsPark fishing regulations for streams are generally in accordance with those of the surrounding area waters of the State of Washington. Differences and specific closures which anglers should be familiar with are included in the information below.

Fishing for bull trout and Chinook Salmon, both federally listed threatened species in the park, is prohibited.

Most lakes are ice-free only mid-July through October. Lakes and ponds, open the last weekend in April through late October. Rivers, streams and beaver ponds, open late May or early June through late October. Please check the Washington State Fishing Regulations for exact dates and more detailed information.

Limits No limits for fish from park lakes, for park streams

Daily catch Six pounds and one fish, not to exceed 12 fish. Possession 1 days limit Minimum size none

License No license or permit required in the park.

Fly Fishing The Ohanapecosh River and its tributaries are open to fly fishing only. The use of bait or other lures except artificial flies is not permitted.

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PlaneClosest airports served by major airlines are Seattle, WA (85 miles), Yakima, WA (115 miles) and Portland, OR (168 miles). Mileages are one-way, to/from Ashford, WA. Rental cars are available at airports.

CarYear-round access to the park is via SR 706 to the Nisqually Entrance in the SW corner of the park. Limited winter access is available via Hwy. 123 in the SE corner of the park. The Carbon River/Mowich Lake area (NW corner) is accessed via SR 165 through Wilkeson. Summer access is available via Hwy. 410 on the N and E sides of the park.

Public TransportationThere is no public transportation to or in Mount Rainier National Park.

Private carriers provide bus and van service. Gray Line Tours (800-426-7532 or 206-626-5208) offers daily trips from Seattle to Paradise from May 1 to September 30. Rainier Shuttle (360-569-2331) offers daily shuttle service from SeaTac Airport to Ashford or Paradise from May 3 to October 10. Ashford Mountain Center (360-569-2604) offers shuttle services from June through September to/from Sea-Tac airport and destinations within the park.