Guided hike on Mt. Rainier - old forest, falls and glacier views
Description
On this tour to Mt. Rainier National Park there is a lot of diversity from alpine environment to old growth forest in lower elevation. We drive to the highlights in the park and you will experience diverse landscapes and scenery such as glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and tall trees in old-growth forest. You will be on guided shorter hikes at points of interest. In the winter areas of the park may be closed some days and not all highlights will be accessible at times - from November to June snowshoes/crampons will be provided when necessary since there is often snow on the trails in those months.
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Itinerary
We drive to Mt. Rainier National Park (2 hours) and hike from the visitor center at Paradise for about a mile where we picnic close to some giant glaciers. We then hike back for a mile and drive to viewpoints with panoramic views and we see the Narada Falls and the Christine Falls, old growth forests with a thousand year old big trees and the Reflection Lakes. In Winter and Spring seasons (November-June) we will snowshoe rather than hiking - no experience required.
Pick up and drop off is in Seattle downtown.
Alternatively, pick up and drop off is near the Space Needle, if requested.
We hike about a mile near the glaciers in the area of Paradise in 5,500 feet elevation. This is also where the main visitor center is located in Mt. Rainier National Park.
We hike to the bottom of Narada Falls - 168-foot fall near Paradise.
We see the Reflection Lakes where Mt. Rainier is often reflected in the summer time. In the winter the lake is frozen and the road is closed.
We see the Christine Falls under the old stone bridge.
We walk in old-growth forest in the National Park near Longmire in lower elevation.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
Reviews(614)
Susan is friendly and knowledgeable. We got rained on but the adventure doesn't stop. Appreciate the wonderful time exploring Mt Rainier.
Our trip with Susan on WOW Nature trails was wonderful. Despite our tour being on a foggy/ drizzly day, the tour was beautiful and well worth the time and money. Susan was a great tour guide and the group was the perfect size (14 people). Me and 16 year old son loved the views and will definitely be coming back to Rainier again. Thank you Susan for a wonderful trip
This was a great way to experience Mount Rainier!
We had an amazing day of hiking! Susan is a fantastic guide and ensured that our day was exceptional!
The tour was great with amazing views! Our guide, Susan, was very knowledgeable and passionate about Mt. Rainier. She made the experience very memorable and you could tell that she wanted us to have great views of the gorgeous mountain and water falls. Although the skyline trail was moderately hard in the beginning, the view of the Mountains were worth it. I would recommend wearing hiking shoes/boots for the hike. We were also fortunate to see two marmots and a black bear. Overall, a lovely day!
Driver was excellent and very knowledgeable of the area. We stopped at various falls and the hike was perfect amount. Round trip about 2 miles. Would definitely pick this company again
Susan was great from the beginning to the end. Beautiful mountain and we’re always going to remember the experience.
Susan was the best guide! It was one of the coolest hikes we have ever done. It was challenging but Highly recommend. The views are unbelievable.
Great experience and value. Susan made the park come alive with her knowledge of the park and expertly timed excursions within the park. If you have ever thought of visiting Mt. Rainier this is the tour to take.
Wow! What an amazing adventure. The excursion was incredible, the views were fantastic, the knowledge gained was enlightening, and the people we met on the experience, were priceless. Susan did a wonderful job sharing her love and passion for Mt. Rainier and the area.
