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Mt. Rainier Hike: Explore Glaciers and Forests
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430 Ratings
Seattle
Embark on a thrilling Mt. Rainier tour and hike through stunning landscapes, including glaciers, panoramic viewpoints, waterfalls, lakes, and old-growth forests.
Embark on a thrilling Mt. Rainier tour and hike through stunning landscapes, including glaciers, panoramic viewpoints, waterfalls, lakes, and old-growth forests.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Rainier - The journey to Mt. Rainier National Park takes about 2 hours. From the Paradise visitor center, there is a one-mile hike to a picnic spot near impressive glaciers. Afterward, the hike back is followed by a drive to scenic viewpoints, including Narada Falls, Christine Falls, ancient forests with millennia-old trees, and Reflection…
- Mount Rainier - The journey to Mt. Rainier National Park takes about 2 hours. From the Paradise visitor center, there is a one-mile hike to a picnic spot near impressive glaciers. Afterward, the hike back is followed by a drive to scenic viewpoints, including Narada Falls, Christine Falls, ancient forests with millennia-old trees, and Reflection Lakes. During the winter and spring months (November-June), snowshoeing replaces hiking, and no prior experience is necessary.
- Seattle - The tour begins and ends in downtown Seattle.
- Space Needle - Alternatively, pick-up and drop-off can be arranged near the Space Needle upon request.
- Paradise - The hike near the glaciers in the Paradise area is approximately one mile at an elevation of 5,500 feet. This is also the location of the main visitor center in Mt. Rainier National Park.
- Narada Falls - The hike leads to the base of Narada Falls, a 168-foot waterfall near Paradise.
- Reflection Lakes - Reflection Lakes offer views of Mt. Rainier’s reflection during summer. In winter, the lake freezes, and the road is closed.
- Christine Falls Viewpoint - The Christine Falls can be seen beneath the historic stone bridge.
- Longmire - A walk through the old-growth forest in the National Park near Longmire is at a lower elevation.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snowshoes
- Snacks - Fruits, vegetables, nuts, crackers, and scones
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Trekking poles
- Lunch - quiche (vegetarian option also), potato salad and spring mix
- Bottled water
- Snowshoes
- Snacks - Fruits, vegetables, nuts, crackers, and scones
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Trekking poles
- Lunch - quiche (vegetarian option also), potato salad and spring mix
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour offers a unique experience with guided shorter hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. From November to June, snowshoes or crampons will be provided when needed, as snow is common on the trails during these months. Participants will hike a few miles each day, encountering a variety of landscapes and scenery, including glaciers, mountains,…
This tour offers a unique experience with guided shorter hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. From November to June, snowshoes or crampons will be provided when needed, as snow is common on the trails during these months. Participants will hike a few miles each day, encountering a variety of landscapes and scenery, including glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and towering trees in old-growth forests, which are the main attractions of Mount Rainier National Park. (During winter, some areas of the park may be closed on certain days, and not all highlights may be accessible at all times).
- Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
Location
415 Pine St
Pine Street
We will meet outside Sephora next to the big arch on 415 Pine St. I will be wearing a pink flower fleece pullover, so it should be easy to spot me.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(430 Ratings)
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Susie_l
May 12, 2025
Mt Rainier snow hike - Susan was great in accommodating us with pick up at our hotel (since it was on the way) due to scheduling changes with the tour.
It was helpful to have an experienced guide and the proper equipment. We saw some ppl winging it and did not work out for them.
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Andresfp37
May 12, 2025
Great Time In The Snow - We had an awesome experience. Started the trip with a grocery store run to get some lunch. Then off to Rainer national park and began with a hike. Then we went higher up the mountain and did a snow hike. From there it was a lot of beautiful water falls and awesome views. This was definitely an fun active tour. I would do it again if Im back in Seattle.
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Tanushree_g
May 12, 2025
Amazing tour guide Susan - Amazing tour guide. Best experience.
Susan is a very considerate tour guide who will look after you the entire trip. Showed us Mt Rainier, Narada falls, Christine falls
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Katiann_b
May 11, 2025
Amazing tour! - Amazing experience! Definitely worth the price. Susan was wonderful and knowledgeable. We went with our family and it was one of our favorite tours of our trip. Highly recommend!
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Kejun_l
May 10, 2025
so good... - so good tour Everyone was very kind, and the tour guide was also very good. Overall, it was a great trip, although everyone was tired in the end.
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Paula_w
May 9, 2025
Must do - This tour was excellent and such a great experience. Susan was a fantastic tour guide. You will get more than your money’s worth and plenty of beautiful photos. Highly recommend!!!
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Gabriel_m
May 8, 2025
Amazing snowshoeing experience - great tour guide - Amazing expedience trekking the surroundings of Mt Rainier. Our tour guide was great. She is knowledgeable and very friendly. Be mindful that this tour, depending on the season, require trekking clothes as you will snowshoeing. I highly recommend this tour
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Stevenso6932tl
May 6, 2025
Highly recommend - I had a great time on this tour with our guide Susan. She took us to the mountain to start hiking, had the poles and snow shoes for us to wear. Made sure everybody made it up safely. Had a picnic in a spot on the mountain where the view was breath taking. After we descended the mountain, took us to a few more spots in the park for great pictures and unforgettable experiences. I definitely recommend.
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Didipt
May 4, 2025
Majestic, up close and personal, friendly guide - Epic day trip to Mt Rainier! So glad we
Booked this excursion as we were able to experience the area up close and personal. Beautiful majestic sites throughout the day. Hike in/out was more strenuous than expected due to the snow. Susan was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the area and patient with all requests.
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Yvens
May 2, 2025
Mt Rainer activists - Amazing experience hiking on the snow and forest of mt rainier. I would definitely recommend it. It is an all day activity. 10/10
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