Department of the Interior - Mt Rainier National Park Review

One of the best national parks I have ever been to. We never felt like we were going to get lost, signs and maps available and along the route any splits in the trail were marked so you knew which trail you were going on. My family and I are from Michigan so even the drive to the trail head s had unbelievable views. Yes, we were the people getting out of our car on the side of the road to take pictures. No shame in that. This was our first visit to Mount Rainier but it will definitely not be our last.

This is one of the most beautiful National Parks I ve visited. I ll try to come back later in the year and hopefully get a clear view of Mt. Rainier.

It was a great experience in Mount Rainier National Park. I loved it. We went to Paradise visitor center then we walked around in Skyline trail. There are still lot of snow in middle of July. People who didn t see snow cap mountain before it s a great opportunity for them. When you go up through trail, please don t walk fast. Try to go up slowly. So that you don t get out of breath. More you hike up better view you will get for mount Rainier. When we were walking through Skyline trail, we visited myrtle falls too. From myrtle fall the view for Mountain was awesome. If you go little more higher about a mile or two, you might be able to bears or mountain lions. If you can wear water resistant pants so that you can slide on snow!! There are lot of safe place around the mountain for that. When you come to the park, please please please use viewpoints! If you don t you will miss lot of extraordinary views.

Park entry fee is $30 per vehicle but annual fee is $55. Either way it s worth it. For $30 you will be a able to explore for a week.

Gorgeous hike up the mountain. Amazing views of Mt. Rainier.

So AMAZING!!! Can't stop saying wow in every direction that you look. It's just spectacular!

Beautiful wildflowers around the Sierra on the way of hiking. Snow mountain in the middle of summer flowing cool water in the vally stream and vlear lakes make you a paradise.

Breath taking park. Go there, you won't regret it.

Spectacular scenery
Very pleased we made the effort to go

Like many national parks Mt Rainier NP is too big to see in the 2 days we had. The mountain is beautiful, and there are many terrific hikes. Lots of pretty waterfalls too.

The mountain is glorious and the park an amazing place.

Great experience. Clean facilities (at Paradise at least). Food is expensive (but anyone with common sense would know that).

You need chains in your car if it is before May (Check before you go).

Beautiful sites, weather can change quickly.

Incredible. Stopping here is a must if you are in the Seattle area.

A beautiful place, Amazing views of the mountain, great trails.

Mount Rainier National Park is an amazing wonder of Washington state! Alpine lakes, flower fields, meadows, trees, wildlife.... The park has it all. And that's not including the main attraction - Mount Rainier! Be careful trying to hike some of the trails, as they can be dangerous. Altitude sickness is also a possibility at Paradise (a part of the park).

If you live the mountains and the outdoors this place is a mist visit! Obviously need the weather to cooperate though!

Beautiful mountains and scenery. Could never have enough.

One of the most beautiful hikes I have ever experienced. Highly recommend

Gorgeous place for anyone who's looking to go outdoors and camp, backpack, shoot photography, and my personal favorite view the stars at the base of the mountain on a clear night over reflection lake.

If you ever find yourself near or around Mount Rainier you need to visit. This place is beautiful. It it such a fantastic escape from the stress and pressures of our daily lives. Take a few hours or the weekend to go and lose yourself in this majestic park.

Nice place to get in contact with the wild, you are going to feel very alone, you can walk very deep inside the forest. I loved it!

The mountain is beautiful. You're going to have fantastic views the entire time you're here.

I could fill chapters in a book expressing how amazing this place is. It's worth the visit. Don't just go to the visitor centers. There is much more to the park on the trails. We entered the park both through the Nisqually and Sunrise entrances. I suggest planning to visit both. The scenery is drastically different. Both are gorgeous!

One of the most peaceful places I have ever visited. My wife and I stayed at a true log cabin just outside the park and ate a Yak burger for the first time.
Need some peace and beautiful surroundings? This is a great spot.

One drawback is the entry fee other than that loved it. I really like that no dogs were allowed. I like dogs I just don't like their owners.

Very nice drive up to the mountain.not the peak. And their are many hiking paths.

BREATHTAKING Pictures do not fully capture the depth of the beauty! Plan to spend more than o e day

Majestic as always, a Close view of Mt. Rainier never fails to disappoint. Best when the weather is clear and no clouds around.

Mount Rainier National Park is a nice park to visit.
Good campgrounds.
Lots of hiking trails to hike on.
Lots of interesting places to visit in the park and take photos of from creeks, glaciers, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.

Home of the Surrounding area, experience the beauty for yourself.

Ever entertaining iconic volcanic peak of pacific northwest long overdue for eruption. Multiple lakes, meadows and falls decorate the scene under the mountain's glacier. If you love trails, you will love Mt. Rainier National Forest. Always plan to spend a few days if not a full week for this nature's beauty.

Cherries bursting with flavor, spectacular vistas, gorgeous, mammoth trees.

TRY THE FREE SNOW SHOE TOUR/HIKE! ITS FREE BUT YOU GOTTA MAKE IT ON TIME TO SIGN UP. TOUR IS EASY WITH A LOT OF BREAKS, BUT STILL NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FOLKS WITH BAD KNEES OR CARDIOVASCULAR ISSUES.

Simply awesome. If you haven't been you should go. It should be on your bucket list, don't need to add any other words.

Avoid the longmire entrance if possible. It adds at least an hour each way up to paradise due to road construction. Be patient at paradise for a parking spot. You will most likely need to wait for someone to leave. The area is gorgeous. The history of the lodge is interesting.

I would give 5 stars if this park wasn't jammed packed all summer! Be prepared to wait in the entrance line for atleast an hour! Arrive early to avoid the crowds! Besides that... the alpine lakes are turquoise blue, the mountains are full of glaciers, the waterfalls are thundering year round, and you have a chance to see wildlife! Enjoy!

If ur there on the right time which is during3rd week onwards of July you would see the perfect view with wild flowers all around , snow topped mountain , blue sky it's really unbelievable.. check out the picture and believe me it's awesome

I go to different hikes in Rainier national park every weekend.
It never turns bad!!

A pristine, enchanted wilderness playground. Sub alpine meadows, glaciers, and old growth forests. Rivers creeks and waterfalls in every direction.

Skyline trail was difficult, especially with a baby BUT it was so worth it. View after view after view. It was Incredible!!!

Amazing park, trails are well maintained and great services available.

Beautiful Mountain views, clean trails, friendly staff, and plenty of visited centers and restrooms.

What's not to love! Except for the scary bridge! Driving over that about gave me a heart attack! But drive was beautiful!

There is so much to see in this park that I don t know where to start. There are lakes, waterfalls, cliffs, rock formations, impressive trees, wild life, snow, and of course that glorious summit of Mount Rainer peering out from behind the clouds.

What a beautiful place to visit! There is a road that allows you to drive around the mountain with great places to pull off and take pictures. Paradise is a must for people that want to get out and do a little hiking. Parking can be a little tough during the summer but it is worth it! There are many trails from the observatory and it is a little steep so bring water and good shoes! You will be so happy with yourself as the views are breathtaking!!

Fabulous natural beauty on the way...place also... Great place for fun

Great scenery, fantastic flowers even in late summer.

I'm originally from Washington state, but have moved to Alabama. My husband and I flew back home with our 21 month old son. We wanted him to see snow. Unfortunately, there wasn't much snow on the mountain during our visit; If we would have waited a few days, we would have had a bunch of fresh snow. The $30 fee to enter the state park was ridiculous, but the receipt was good for a week.

We went to Mount Rainier in October 2017 and then in November 2017. There was completely changed outlook of Mount. Peaks were all covered with snow in place of greenery earlier in Oct. It was a welcome change. We went up on cable car, had snacks uphill, spent almost 2 hours sitting, enjoying the cold breeze and saw people skiing in snow. The whole trip was wonderful including car drive from Seattle.

This place is amazing. There are so many different hikes and small excursions you can do on your drive to the top. We went in May shortly after Paradise Inn opened and the weather was perfect. There was definitely still snow on the ground but the weather was still around 60 degrees at 5,000 feet. I will be coming back one day to climb this mountain and enjoy this national park again.

Loved it. Very beautiful. Lots of hiking trails and views

Best place in the PNW for relaxation, hiking, photography, or just breathing in the fresh air. Check the National Park website or twitter for current closures and delays. Come early in the day. And while Paradise gets the majority of the hype, Sunrise is by far my favorite!

Awesome experience! Check the weather, the clouds were in the way of the awesome view. Did not rob me of the experience nonetheless

The view is amazing! The hike is rough at parts but it's worth it.

If you want to see mother nature at her best, visit Mount Rainier National Park during the spring to see all the flowers and trees in bloom.

So many trails & beautiful views. Serene place, just calming to be out there

Gourgous sunny day. Perfect. Our tour by Northwest Tours was the best. The guide was tremendous. Chris knew all the great spots and vistas. He was informative and entertaining.

There's so much to see here, and so incredible. You really cant go wrong, do the research and you can plan our an amazing trip

Amazing place with beautiful views and lookout points. A must see.

One of the most beautiful Majestic places I have ever been. It is a must on my list..

How can you not like this place! Our earth is so beautiful & love visiting our National Parks.

Loved it. Amazing view of an amazing mountain. It's a family friendly park with fee of trails you can do with young kids. Couple of trails are even accessible with strollers. Ideal to visit during summer and weekday if possible. It gets crowded during weekends in summer.

Love it, not only is this great for the family it is my go to ride on my motorcycle, beautiful ride

Great place lovely mountains and lovely blue waters. Lost cell reception but made it out okay

It's a peaceful place. I was in awh the whole time.