Mount Rainier National Park

• Paradise / Skyline Trail

  Walk through subalpine meadows toward the glaciated peaks, selecting an out-and-back distance suited to your group's stamina.

• Myrtle Falls

  Follow the short paved path from Paradise for a view of the falls with the mountain backdrop, staying on designated trails.

Allow 90 minutes from the Nisqually Entrance; winding park roads with strict limits

No timed-entry reservation is required in 2026; check current entrance, road, and parking conditions before driving to Paradise.

• Sunrise Point

  Stop at this overlook for panoramic views of the Cascades and the Emmons Glacier before reaching the visitor center.

• Reflection Lakes

  Pause for photos of the mountain's mirrored image, but check for seasonal road closures that affect access to this area.

Allow 2.5 hours; significant elevation gain and slow curves

Sunrise is the highest point reachable by car and opens later in the season than Paradise.

• Trail of the Shadows

  Circumnavigate the meadow at Longmire to see historic park structures and old-growth trees on this level loop.

• Narada Falls

  Walk down the steep, often wet trail for a full view of the falls; use caution as mist makes the path slippery.

Allow 1 hour; conditions vary with weather and construction

Longmire is generally accessible year-round, serving as a base when higher roads are snowed in.