I’m not sure if Trip Advisor will publish this review since it reflects a not-so-recent-visit to Mt. Rainier. However, I did recently visit my 100th national park, and I took the opportunity to make a list of my favorites. After a lot of recollection and reflection, I decided that Mt. Rainier is my favorite national park. I first visited Mt.... More

Mouny Rainier is visible from most locations in Seattle on any clear day- specially during summer. It is also tops the list of must visit on most travellers list. Apx 2.5 hours drive along highways finally lead the visitors through thick forests,few lakes and glimpses of the cascade range. As you enter after paying $15, the road opens up to... More

I love Mt. Rainier. I'm a experrienced climber and have attempted it twice. The second time successfully. The mountain is massive and you must be in very good shape and have glacier travel experience to try it. Rainier is a serious mountain and people die trying to climb it, so don't take that lightly. However, there are many low mountain... More

Mount Ranier is a beautiful sight when seen from Seattle. It is even more awe inspiring when you travel to the National Park. We traveled in early May, and were only able to go part way into the park, due to the deep snow in the higher elevations. We still had a great trip and a beautiful clear day to... More

Definitely worth a visit if you are in Seattle area. View is amazing. There is a little bit of hike. So if you have little kids, plan for it. I think you can take strollers.

Be ready for a long and twisty road, heaven for motorcyclists. Views are spectacular and breath taking. Either bring food or eat before you go. Restaurants around area not highly recommended. Unfortunately a lot of cut trees along the way to the park. Spent 2-3 hours drive inside the national park. Good vista points. Worth seeing, might come back for... More

Are you free to choose your arrival date ? Look for the snowlevel at the nat. parc site. In 2012 we arrived the 24th of July, just the day all snow was gone at the visitor Center in the Paradise area , after a long and cold spring. So look out for the circumstances. Lucky, almost all trails were are... More

Visiting from Colorado, mountains are not a big deal. We have dozens of 14k peaks. But none of them offer the biological diversity you'll find at Mt. Rainier. The park is a bit spartan by the standards of other national parks. The ranger at the gate was friendly. The roads were in fairly good shape. To really enjoy the park... More

Snow is not new to me.. But seeing them on tree tops and mountains fully covered, made it feel like a christmas fairy tale. Absolutely loved the place