Results for Mt Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
What's included in this guide: A detailed guide, with activities for multiple days, key details, over 50 recommendations and much more:
- Places to visit
- Where to eat
- Spend the night out in town
- Best hikes to explore
For the ultimate WA National Park road trip, I would recommend spending 2-3 days in each park to fully experience their beauty and maximize your trip. Depending on your exact goals, plans can be adjusted to still enjoy 1-2 days in each as well.
Please recreate responsibly.
*Please note multiple wildfires are currently active and burning within North Cascades NP. No stopping or pullouts are allowed on SR 20 between mile markers 148-157. This information changes rapidly and should be monitored online if you are traveling to the area soon.
Backpacker • Digital Nomads • Couples • Groups • Female Solo • Family • Adventure • Outdoors • Road Trip • Slow Travel • Van Life • Camping • Budget
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Spanning 236,000 acres, Mt. Rainier is one of the most impressive National Parks in the United States. The mountain is unlike any other in the country and planning a trip to see it can be a bit overwhelming. This guide aims to provide you with an exact itinerary depending on your amount of time in the park, as well as other options of hikes, restaurants, and places to stay so that you can plan a perfect trip.
This guide includes:
1, 2, and 3 day itineraries, including SparkNotes version at end of guide.
Best places to stay
Best places to eat
Best hikes to do
Overall trip planning advice!
Couples • Adventure • Outdoors • Photography • Relaxation • Wellness • Road Trip
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The Wonderland Trail is an epic 150-kilometer (93-mile) loop that encircles Mount Rainier, offering a diverse and rewarding experience perfect for hikers of all skill levels. With an elevation gain of over 7,000 meters (23,000 feet), this trail provides stunning vistas, alpine meadows, glacier views, and serene old growth forest paths, making it a journey of breathtaking beauty. Designed for flexibility, the trail has numerous trailheads and resupply options, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned trekkers. While the recommended time to complete the Wonderland Trail is 7-12 days, the trail can be adapted to suit different timeframes and difficulty preferences. Key highlights include Klapatche Lake, Indian Bar, Panhandle Gap, Summerland, Spray Park, and Sunrise - each offering its own unique scenery and unforgettable experiences.
What this guide includes:
- A flexible itinerary for different lengths and difficulty levels;
- Detailed information on distances, the best overnight camping options, how to obtain permits, how to resupply, and other useful waypoints;
- Custom Google Maps featuring important locations like campsites, grocery stores, trails, and viewpoints;
- Downloadable GPX-tracks of all the routes for GPS navigation;
- Practical information on how to get there, how to navigate the trail, the best time to go, trail conditions, weather, and geography;
- Comprehensive route descriptions that detail landmarks, terrain, and elevation changes.
This guide will provide you with everything you need to plan and complete your hike on the Wonderland Trail, ensuring you have an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
Get an impression of this route on YouTube.com/HarmenHoek
Backpacker • Groups • Car-free • Female Solo • Family • Adventure • Camping • Budget • Outdoors • Photography • Relaxation • Sustainable/Eco • Slow Travel
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Everything you need for your cross-country train trip, and then some. If you don't know what the USA Rail Pass is, check out my guide that is attached below before deciding if this is something you might be interested in! From there, if you're serious about making this type of trip a reality, lets talk!
Adventure • Budget • Slow Travel • Photography • Outdoors
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