To find the map for the driving distance from seattle to mount rainier national park, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. One of the oldest national parks, mount rainier was established in 1899. National park inn is located 6 miles inside the southwest nisqually entrance and paradise inn is located 19 miles inside the entrance. Rainier provides kids an intensive outdoor experience. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Mount rainier national park was established in 1899, making it the nations fifth national park.
Nov 09, 2016 volcano hazard map showing the extent of lahar hazards in towns and valleys surrounding mt. Ohanapecosh campground mount rainier national park. Rainier eruption task force pdf mount rainier stream drainage. Determining the best time of year to visit mount rainier national park is actually a little complicated. Spend time at each of the four entrances to the park getting to know each ones unique qualities. Shows the entire park and surroundings mount rainier national park map see map details from nps. Majestic mount rainier soars almost 3 miles 14,410 feet above sea level and looms over the expanding suburbs of seattle and tacoma, washington. Mount rainier via emmons glacier is a 16 mile out and back trail located near ashford, washington that offers scenic views and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.
Mount rainier was the first national park to get a development plan under the new program as it exemplified several nationwide trends greater use of cars, shorter stays, and growing use overall. Mount rainier national park national geographic trails. It dominates the landscape of a large part of western washington state. The map of mount rainier national park above can be toggled between park tiles or. Use this pdf map to get your bearings on mount rainier s main entrances, park roads, lakes, waterfalls and hiking trailheads. Most visitors to mount rainier are after a quick peek at the peak or some camping and hiking in the wilderness. In 1899, the year that the park was established, there were 200 visitors to mount rainier national park. Mount rainier bears a greater number of glaciers than any other peak in the continental united states.
A study of the map will show great arms of ice extending. National park service maps are graphical products designed for general reference, orientation, and route finding. Downloadable pdf maps courtesy national park service. The program provided money for new park buildings, roads, and. Mount rainier national park wond erland trail w o n d e r l a n d trail w o n d e r l a n d t r a i l pacific est rail p a c i f i c c r e s t t r a i l to park headquarters and 10mi 16km from. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Ranking of the top 6 things to do in mount rainier national park.
Noted are the most popular regions of the park including paradise, longmire, ohanapecosh, carbon river and sunrise. Mount rainier national park w o n d e r l a n d e d tr ail w w o n d e r l a n d 2114m d l r twin e t r a i l trump w o n d erl a n d trail p a c i. Each year almost two million visitors come to mount rainier national park to admire the volcano and its glaciers, alpine meadows, and forested ridges. Redwood national park crescent city, ca mount rainier national park ashford, wa there are national parks in all 50 states, the district of columbia and the u. Mount rainier glacier monitoring annual report 2012 water year 2010 pdf mount rainier glacier monitoring annual report 2011 water year 2009 pdf change in glacier extent at mount rainier national park from 1896 to 2015 pdf surface area of glacier ice and snow were measured using 2015 aerial and satellite imagery and compared with. Best trails in mount rainier national park alltrails. Bakersnoqualmie national forest gifford pinchot national forest wenatchee national forest p u y a u p i v e r lake r i v e r m o w i c h r i v e r c a r b o n r i v e river.
Apr 17, 2015 mount rainier national park 3,850 views 6. Mount rainier national park map mount rainier national park. Mount rainier national park, washington vacation travel guide. The trail overlay on this map is not accurate enough for safe navigation and is meant for casual reference only. The map of mount rainier national park above can be toggled between park tiles or brochure map using the drop down menu in the upper left corner. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount ranier national park is designed to.
Click the image to view a full size gif 60 kb or download the pdf 100 kb. Rainier national park where the road becomes paradise road. A portable document format reader software is required to open these documents. Popular with hikers is wonderland trail, which circumvents the base of mount rainier in 93 miles. At 14,410 feet, mount rainier is the most prominent peak in the cascade range. The ultimate guide to mount rainier national park roadtrippers.
After entering mount rainier national park through the nisqually entrance, 706 will turn into paradise rd e. To locate cities and towns near the park, see our mount rainier area map page. Three locations in the south provide access to the park, as does an entrance on the northwest side and another in the east. The highest point in the cascade range, mount rainier is an icon of washington state. Map of mount rainier national park national park reservations. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in. Nisqually southwest entrance of mount rainier national park 39000 state route 706 e. Mount rainier national park locals call it the mountainand once you see it towering, its clear the 14,410footer owns the title. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Mount rainier national park map national geographic maps.
Mount rainier maps usa maps of mount rainier national park. It is an active volcano and the largest singlepeak glacial system in the lower fortyeight states, spawning 6 major rivers. Mount rainier national park wond erland trail w o n d e r l a n d trail w o n d e r l. Rainier and discover all corners of this majestic national park. Get directions, maps, and traffic for mount rainier, wa. Use this pdf map to get your bearings on mount rainiers main entrances, park roads, lakes, waterfalls and hiking trailheads. Check out our interactive map featuring lodging, activities and points of interest in and around the park. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Do not use these maps for backcountry hiking, water navigation, mountaineering, and other specialized activitiesuse us geological survey usgs topographic maps instead. For 16 miles signage will usher you past a number of detours and lookouts until you have finally reached your destination, the paradise visitor center. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount ranier national park is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of this spectacular landscape of glaciers, oldgrowth forests, subalpine meadows, and valleys.
Pdf, higher resolution, has overlays with material not visible in this jpeg. Mount rainier national park the greatest american road trip. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Mount rainier via emmons glacier washington alltrails. If you need a map for navigation, the best one available is the national geographic mount rainier national park map. Mount rainier national park map puget sound, washington. Winter, even though it brings incredible amounts of snow, isnt bad either. Map of mount rainier national park hotels and attractions. The park was established on march 2, 1899 as the fifth national park in the united states, preserving 236,381 acres 369. Mount rainier national park is an american national park located in southeast pierce county and northeast lewis county in washington state. Mount rainier history mount rainier national park u. Rustic architecture at mount rainier national park with audio description duration. Mount rainier national park mount rainier national park is a united states national park located in the state of washington, some 54 miles southeast of seattle.
The highest point in the cascade range, mount rainier is an icon of. Circle mount rainier drive the route encircling mt. All park roads are closed in the winter except two. This mount rainier national park map shows key features including the location of visitor centers, information centers, campgrounds and entrances to mount rainier national park. Alltrails has 6 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well. Rainier as well as olympic national park and north cascades national park both in washington are known for impressive displays of colorful wildflowers during peak bloom each spring and summer season. Maps of mount rainier national park including road maps, trail maps, hiking maps, climbing maps, campground maps, aerial view, topographic map of mt rainier and surround national forest. Maps of mount rainier national park wikimedia commons. Maps of mount rainier national park including road maps, trail maps, hiking maps, climbing maps.
Volcano hazard map showing the extent of lahar hazards in towns and valleys surrounding mt. Doughton, sandi 20140926, under rainier s crater, a natural laboratory like no other, the seattle times. Summer is great for camping and hiking, with temperatures that range from the 40s to the 80s. Apr 25, 2019 national geographics trails illustrated map of mount ranier national park is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of this spectacular landscape of glaciers, oldgrowth forests, subalpine meadows, and valleys. Department of the interior national park service natural resource stewardship and science directorate geologic resources. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount ranier national park is designed.
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