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Winter Day Tour to Longmire on Mount Rainier from Seattle
5.0
2 Ratings
Seattle
Discover Longmire’s winter magic at Mount Rainier. Hike, snowshoe, and explore with expert guides. Experience serene forests and bubbling springs.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Seattle - Hotel pickups occur in downtown Seattle between 8:00-8:30am.
- Ashford - After driving from Seattle, take a short break near Ashford, WA. We’ll provide light breakfast pastries, local coffee, and tea to enjoy during our first restroom stop along the way.
- Mount Rainier - Mt Rainier’s peak can be seen from various locations within the park.
- Mount Rainier - Wander through ancient forests where Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar trees tower over visitors. The bubbling natural springs reveal the dynamic and rich landscape beneath. Experience the serene silence as snow-covered trees muffle the world around you. Discover the diverse history of the Longmire area and learn how this region attracted visitors long before it was considered for national park status.
- Longmire - Situated at 2,700 feet, Longmire is a charming village on the lower slopes of Mt Rainier. Surrounded by ancient forests and located along the Nisqually River, Longmire offers peaceful, meandering trails.
- Trail of the Shadows - This short trail in the Longmire area is perfect for quickly immersing yourself in the National Park’s history.
- Twin Firs Loop Trail - Another short loop, the Twin Firs trail features towering ancient trees that provide many breathtaking moments.
- Longmire Museum - Visit the main visitor center open during the winter months to take a break, explore interpretive information, photograph icicles or snow, get your National Park passport stamped, or pick up a quick gift for someone back home.
- Seattle - Upon returning to Seattle, we’ll drop travelers off at their original pickup location or another nearby preferred spot.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown Seattle hotels only)
- Transportation in high roof passenger van
- Professional, knowledgeable guide
- Entry into Mount Rainier National Park
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Additional Information
One of the best times of year to visit Mount Rainier is in the winter months. When the days get shorter, the summer crowds head home, and the park turns into a true winter wonderland, come visit Longmire in Mount Rainier National Park!
Stroll through the old-growth forests, where Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar trees dwarf visitors. The bubbling natural springs tell a story of what lies beneath this abundant and volatile landscape. Experience the natural silence that takes hold as the snow dusted trees insulate the world around you. Learn the diverse history the Longmire area and how this region has attracted visitors long before it was a national park.
After arriving at Mt. Rainier, you will get out to experience as much of the Longmire area as possible for the day. Explore beyond the vehicle during walks and hikes with your guide by your side the entire time. If conditions call for snowshoes, your guide will provide an introductory lesson on how to stay safe and enjoy your walk.
- All participants must be comfortable walking through snow conditions
- Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour
- Warm clothing is required during winter months (jacket, sturdy shoes, hat, gloves, layers)
- If you have dietary restrictions, please inform us at least 48 hours before your tour departure
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- All travelers must be 10 years of age or older.
- This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
Location
Sheraton Grand Seattle
6th Avenue
This is our default meeting location for guests staying outside of our Downtown Seattle pick up area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ericp111423
Dec 21, 2023
Nice Day Trip to a beautiful Park - This was my second trip through Evergreen Escapes.
Easy pickup from downtown hotel, and only 7 people on the trip, so lots of room in the van.
It was Mid November and we had a crystal clear and cool day. The temperature was say 40 degrees when we arrived at an overlook to the park and got a list of the itinerary for the day.
First stop after pictures at the entrance to the park was at Longmire parking lot. Here we went on a short hike along the Trail of the Shadows. It is about .7 mile and has some interesting thermal features that reminds you that there is a volcano underneath your feet . This was a very fit group and even with the guide explanations of everything we completed this in about 15 minutes.
I was pushing for a longer hike ( maybe to carter falls) but I don't think that the guide was allowed to take us any farther into the park. But she did start us up the Wonderland trail where we put in a 5+ mile out and back hike along a river. A strenuous couple of minutes before the trail leveled out and the rest of the hike was quite enjoyable. The guide headed everyone back to the Longmire parking area where she heated up some soup and lunch.
Post lunch we hiked the Twin Firs loop which is a do not miss hike when on that side of the park. Lots of huge 500 year old trees were a pleasure to walk through.
Then a 2 hour drive back to Seattle for a drop off at our hotel.
Very nice day hike. I would recommend the tour to anyone who likes to hike and is in downtown Seattle.
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Henrymx7680ub
Nov 15, 2023
fulfilling day - Admiring Mount Rainier from Seattle is great but getting to go into the park and learn about the history, local ecosystems, and wildlife was a really fulfilling experience. My guide, Mal, had a warm, personable demeanour and seemed to know everything about the Longmire area, making the tour both enjoyable and informative. Super fun day, I'm glad I went.
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