Mount Rainier Guide

Mount Rainier National Park Summer Visitor Guide 2024 Tahoma News Brittany Burnett photo Timed Entry Reservation Corridors MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK 125 TH ANNIVERSARY 1899 - 2024 1899 - 2024 Celebrating 125 years of Mount Rainier National Park and Tribal stewardship since time immemorial. Land Acknowledgement (1) Paradise Corridor - Nisqually Entrance to Stevens Canyon Entrance Timed Entry Reservations are required to enter the Paradise Corridor through September 2 between 7 am and 3 pm. (2) Sunrise Corridor - White River Entrance to Sunrise Timed Entry Reservations are required to enter the Sunrise Corridor July 4 through September 2 between 7 am and 3 pm. Paradise and Sunrise Corridors Timed Entry Reservations Beginning May 24th, the park is piloting a timed entry reservation system in the two most heavily visited corridors in the park. The pilot is projected to reduce wait times at entrance stations, reduce road and trail congestion, reduce impacts to fragile subalpine meadows, and improve parking options at popular destinations such as Paradise and Sunrise. This will lead to a better visitor experience – more time enjoying the park, less time in cars waiting in line or searching for parking. To enter these areas between 7 am and 3 pm a reservation must be made in advance. Reservations are not required before 7 am and after 3 pm. The reservation permits entry into the corridor specified during a two hour time period. Once the reservation is validated at the entrance the holder may exit and reenter the same corridor throughout the rest of the day. Next-day reservations will be released starting at 7 pm Pacific Time daily. The land administered as Mount Rainier National Park has been since time immemorial the Ancestral homeland of the Cowlitz, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island, Yakama, and Coast Salish people. By following Elders’ instructions passed through generations, these Indigenous Peoples remain dedicated caretakers of this landscape. Their Traditional Knowledge and Management of this Sacred Land will endure in perpetuity, and we honor each nation’s traditions of landscape stewardship in our endeavors to care for, protect, and preserve the features and values of the mountain. No Pets on Trails A timed entry reservation for the Paradise Corridor is not needed if you have a reservation for the Paradise Inn, National Park Inn, or Cougar Rock Campground, if entering after 1 pm on the day of arrival. Visitors with a wilderness permit can enter the park without a timed entry reservation the day of or day before their permit starts. Pets are not permitted on trails or snow. Leashed pets are permitted only in parking lots and along roads open to public vehicles. Where can you visit without a reservation? • Trails and destinations along SR 410 and SR 123 on the east side of the park. • Ohanapecosh, including the visitor center and campground, in the southeast corner of the park. • Tipsoo Lake on the eastern border of the park along SR 410. • Carbon River, including the Carbon River Ranger Station, and Mowich Lake in the northwest corner of the park along SR 165. • Nearby Forest Service lands. Drones are not allowed anywhere in Mount Rainier National Park. This includes launching, landing, and operating drones. Scan the QR code or call 877-444-6777 (7 am–9 pm PT) to make a reservation. recreation.gov/timed-entry/10101917 Keep Wildlife Wild Do not feed, approach, or disturb wildlife. No Drone Zone! Protect Fragile Vegetation Hike only on maintained trails or thick patches of snow. Gas is not available inside the park. Electric vehicle charging is available at Longmire National Park Inn and Paradise. What You Need to Know How Far Is It? Road Westside Road NPS photo Get the Most Out of Your Visit Visiting for a few hours or a day? Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your visit. You can help protect meadows and forest vegetation by staying on trails. Half Day in the Park? • Drive to Sunrise for a picnic, a short hike to Emmons Vista, and outstanding mountain and glacier views. Download the National Park Service App (NPS APP) and listen to the Sunrise Road Geology Audio tour along the way. Stop at the parking area inside the White River Entrance for data service to download. • Visit Chinook Pass and Tipsoo Lake for a hike around the lake through subalpine meadows. • Hike two miles round-trip along the Ohanapecosh River from the Ohanapecosh Campground to view Silver Falls. • Explore Longmire's historic district and hike the Trail of the Shadows. • Hike Nisqually Vista or Myrtle Falls trails at Paradise and enjoy a picnic with a view! • Take a drive through the park stopping at overlooks of mountains, waterfalls, and geologic features. • Some great hikes for young families are the Trail of the Shadows at Longmire, Nisqually Vista at Paradise, Box Canyon loop trail in Stevens Canyon, Hot Springs Trail at Ohanapecosh, and Sunrise Rim at Sunrise. One Way Driving Times & Distances Distance Time Longmire to Paradise 12 miles 25 min Stevens Canyon Rd: Paradise to Ohanapecosh 23 miles 45 min Ohanapecosh to White River Entrance 18 miles 30 min White River Entrance to Sunrise 13 miles 45 min White River Entrance to Carbon River via Enumclaw 61 miles 2 hrs Longmire to Carbon River via Eatonville/Orting 80 miles 2.5 hrs Longmire to Mowich Lake via Eatonville/Orting 89 miles 3 hrs One Day in the Park? • Hike into the Tatoosh Range for excellent views of the mountain. Hardy hikers can try the Eagle Peak or Pinnacle Peak trails. • Visit Refection Lakes for amazing views of the mountain that may be refecting in the lake's surface. Then hike up to Bench and Snow lakes for a moderate hike. • Take a geology tour along the south side of the park. Stops include (west to east) Westside Road, Kautz Creek, Glacier Bridge, Ricksecker Point, Inspiration Point, Box Canyon, and viewpoints along the way. • Spend the day hiking the trails through subalpine meadows at Sunrise or Paradise. • Hike a section of the 93-mile Wonderland Trail that encircles the mountain. Many people hike this trail in sections. Try hiking from Sunrise to White River, or Longmire to Narada Falls or on to Refection Lakes. All require a vehicle at each trailhead. • Take a drive up the dirt road to Mowich Lake to see the park's deepest lake surrounded by wildfowers in summer, followed by a hike to Spray Park for mountain views. • Hike to a historic fre lookout for great views of the mountain and surrounding area. Mount Rainier National Park Superintendent Greg Dudgeon E-mail MORAInfo@nps.gov Park Headquarters (360) 569-2211 Lost and Found MORA_Lost@nps.gov Free Public Wif Longmire Museum & Wilderness Information Center Paradise Jackson Visitor Center Ohanapecosh Visitor Center Sunrise Visitor Center Website nps.gov/mora @MountRainierNPS Accessibility: Parks for All Most restrooms, visitor centers, picnic areas, amphitheaters, and designated campsites are accessible or accessible with help by wheelchair. Accessible lodging is available inside the park and in local communities. The Kautz Creek Boardwalk Nature Trail is wheelchair accessible with assistance when snow-free. An accessible trail leads to the base of Paradise Meadows; a portion of the trails at Paradise are wheelchair accessible with help. Service animals are allowed on trails and in park facilities only if they are providing a service for a person with a disability. Service dogs-in-training are not service animals under ADA, and are considered pets. 2 | Mount Rainier National Park | Summer 2023 Borrow a Braille Park Map at park visitor centers and entrance stations. Relief map models in Sunrise and Paradise visitor centers and the Longmire Wilderness Information Center have Braille text and tactile features. Audio Described Exhibits are available at the Sunrise and Paradise visitor centers. Ask for a receiver or use the NPS App on your device. Paradise also has assisted listening devices available. Audio description of outdoor exhibits and the Longmire Service Station Exhibit is also on the App. Borrow a Wheelchair Borrow a manual wheelchair at Sunrise and Paradise visitor centers. Be prepared to provide a photo ID. Wheelchairs may be used in the immediate area of the visitor center where they are borrowed. Download the NPS App Search for Mount Rainier National Park and download content for offine use for accessibility features such as audio description. Accessibility Online Find additional accessibility information for people with disabilities on the Accessibility pages of the park website. UniDescription App This app translates the park map into acoustic media, designed for people who are blind, visually impaired, print dyslexic, or who prefer learning through sound. Emergency? See a ranger or dial 911. Protect the Meadows: Stay on trails. Leave all wildfowers for everyone to enjoy. Mount Rainier National Park was established in 1899 to preserve the natural and cultural resources in this area and to provide for public beneft and enjoyment. This information will help you learn more about the park, and protect yourself and the park. Bikes in the Park Bicycle only on roads, not on trails. Mountain bikes are permitted on Westside Road and Carbon River Road, but not on trails. Wildlife Safety Give animals room. The best way to stay safe when watching wildlife is to give animals room to move. Stay a minimum distance of 25 yards from most wildlife and 100 yards from predators like bears. Pets and Service Animals During hot weather do not leave pets in vehicles. Don’t Be A Victim! Burglaries have occurred at numerous trailheads and parking areas in the park. Those responsible for the crimes were investigated, arrested by Mount Rainier rangers and National Park Service special agents, and convicted in court. However, these convictions will not necessarily end the problem of car burglaries in the park. Pets are not allowed in buildings, on trails (except the Pacifc Crest Trail), or in off-trail or backcountry areas. Leashed pets and emotional support animals are permitted only in picnic areas, campgrounds, and parking lots and on roads currently open to public vehicles. They must be on leashes no longer than six feet. Service animals are allowed on trails and in park facilities only if they are providing a service for a person with a disability. Service dogs-in-training are not service animals under ADA, but are considered pets. Mercury in Park Lakes Research studies have shown mercury is present in some trout in a few park lakes. Check the Washington Department of Health website http://www.doh.wa.gov/ for information on fsh consumption. Tree Hazards Healthy trees with no defects can present a danger under certain conditions. Stay alert for falling limbs and cones on windy days, and avoid forested areas during storms when possible. Sudden gusts can do great damage to trees—as well as anything in range of falling debris. Firearms The use of frearms is prohibited within Mount Rainier National Park. People who can legally possess frearms under federal, Washington State, and local laws may possess them in the park. However federal law prohibits frearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are posted with signs at public entrances. Follow these simple guidelines to avoid becoming a victim of future break-ins: • Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle, even for a short time. • Do not leave bags, packs, or purses that look like they could contain valuables visible in your vehicle. • If storing items in the trunk of your car, do so before arriving at your destination. You could be watched at trailheads and parking lots. • Immediately report all suspicious activity you observe at or around parking lots or along roads to a park ranger. Campfres Campfres are only permitted in established grills in campgrounds and picnic areas. Campfres are not permitted in Mount Rainier's backcountry. Collecting frewood is prohibited. Firewood sales are available in the park at the Longmire General Store and at Cougar Rock, Ohanapecosh, and White River campgrounds. Firewood: Buy It Where You Burn It Washington forests are in jeopardy from the transportation of invasive insects and diseases in frewood. New infestations of tree-killing insects and diseases are often frst found in campgrounds and parks. Buy frewood near where you will burn it—that means the wood was cut within 50 miles of where you will have your fre. Never bring wood from home, even if you think the frewood looks fne. Aged or seasoned wood is still not safe. Permits Permits are required for all overnight stays in the wilderness, and for traveling on glaciers and above 10,000 feet in elevation. Camping Camp in designated campsites only. Sleeping in vehicles outside of campgrounds is not permitted. Wilderness Camping Permits A permit is required for all overnight camping in the park's wilderness. Reservations are encouraged but not required. Approximately two thirds of summer season backpacking and climbing permits are made available for advance reservation. Reservations must be made at least two days in advance of the trip start. The remaining one third of permits are issued onsite on a frst-come, frst-served basis. Advance reservations are available for peak season (JuneSeptember) on Recreation.gov. Climbing Each year, approximately 10,000 people attempt to climb Mount Rainier. Nearly half reach the 14,410-foot summit. Climbing permits are required for travel above 10,000 feet and/or on glaciers. Climbing information including fees, routes, and conditions, as well as wilderness permits required for overnight stays, are available on the park website. Please Note: Those wishing to climb above 10,000 feet or on glaciers must pay the annual climbing fee AND get a climbing permit. This includes skiers or "single push climbers". Climbers who wish to camp overnight must also get a wilderness permit in order to acquire a campsite. Pay your annual climbing fee through pay.gov; keep your receipt and print or save it on your phone to serve as proof of payment; and bring a picture ID. Guided climbs and seminars are available through: • Alpine Ascents International (206) 378-1927 • International Mountain Guides (360) 569-2609 • Rainier Mountaineering (888) 892-5462 Food & Lodging Outside Mount Rainier National Park Inside Mount Rainier National Park Gas, lodging, dining, recreation equipment rentals, and other services are available in local communities. For in-park lodging reservations, contact Rainier Guest Services at(360) 569-2275 or visit their website mtrainierguestservices.com. Drive-in Campgrounds Open/Close dates subject to change. Campground Open Dates Elev. Sites Group Sites Toilets Dump Station Maximum RV/Trailer Length Cougar Rock* May 24 - Oct. 8 3,180’ 175 5 Flush Closed RV 35’/Trailer 27’ Ohanapecosh* June 14 - Oct. 8 1,914’ 138 2 Flush No RV 32’/Trailer 27’ White River June 21 - Sept. 23 4,232’ 88 0 Flush No RV 27’/Trailer 18’ Primitive walk-in campground, tents only. 10 sites. No fee (must self-register at campground kiosk). Vault toilets, no potable water. No fres allowed. Elevation 4,929’; generally open July through early October, depending on road and weather conditions. Call 360-829-9639 for information. *Advance reservations are recommended for individual sites at Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh Campgrounds from June 15 through the night of September 2. These can be made up to six months in advance. Reservations for group sites are recommended and are available throughout the season. These can be made up to one year in advance. To make a reservation online, go to www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777. Mowich Lake Mount Rainier National Park | Summer 2024 | 3 Paradise Corridor: Longmire to Stevens Canyon Timed Entry Advance Reservations are required* through September 2 for the Paradise Corridor, between 7 am and 3 pm. Facilities and Services Nisqually Corridor Timed Entry Reservation Area Longmire Longmire Museum Exhibits and Information Longmire Wilderness Information Center Information and Wilderness Permits Carbon River Ranger Station Information and Permits Picnic Area Located next to the Gift Shop Restrooms Located next to the Museum National Park Inn Gift Shop, Food, Lodging Cougar Rock Campground and Picnic Area Located northeast of Longmire on Nisqually Road. The number of campsites available may be reduced due to hazard trees and mitigation efforts. Paradise It's on the NPS App! Explore Historic Longmire Look for the Longmire Historic District Walking Tour in Things To Do/SelfGuided Tours. Download the app from Apple App Store or Google Play. A l erts Grove of the Patriarchs Closure Grove of the Patriarchs is CLOSED at the junction with Eastside Trail. The closure is due to food damage to the suspension bridge. Eastside trail remains open. For your safety, stay out of the closure area. Do not attempt to cross the river. Riverbanks are eroding, creating unstable slopes. Hazard Trees and Campgrounds Hazard tree mitigation operations are ongoing, requiring closure of campground sites and loops throughout the park. Treatment of hazard trees is for the safety of all who enter these areas. for the Paradise Inn, National Park Inn, or Cougar Rock Campground, if you enter after 1 pm on the first day of arrival. Visitors with a wilderness permit can enter without a timed entry reservation the day of or the day before their permit starts. Timed entry reservations for the Paradise Corridor do not provide access to the Sunrise Corridor. See Page 1 for more information. JD Hascup photo Box Canyon Restrooms, Interpretive Trail, Water Fountain, Picnic Area Grove of the Patriarchs The Grove of the Patriarchs Trail is closed, but the restrooms, parking lot, water fountain, and access to the Eastside Trail are open. Paradise Corridor timed entry reservations can be used at either the Nisqually Entrance or the Stevens Canyon Entrance. Arrive at either the Nisqually Entrance on SR 706 or the Stevens Canyon Entrance of SR 123 before 7 am or after 3 pm to access the Paradise Corridor without a reservation. A timed entry reservation for the Paradise * Corridor is not needed if you have a reservation Jasmine Horn photo Stevens Canyon Paradise Corridor timed entry reservations are required between 7 am and 3 pm, May 24 through September 2, 2024. A Paradise Corridor timed entry reservation includes vehicle access to Paradise, Longmire, and Stevens Canyon. NPS photo Visitor Center Exhibits, Information, Programs, Restrooms, Water Fountain, Deli, Gift Shop Paradise Inn Gift Shop, Dining, Grab and Go Meals, Lodging Plaza Restroom Located off the upper parking lot adjacent to the main plaza. Paradise Wilderness Information Center (Guide House) Information, Climbing History Exhibits, Wilderness Permits Picnic Area Located below and across the road from the lower parking lot. Longmire Paradise Stevens Canyon Deep in the valley of the Nisqually River, the village of Longmire preserves the history of the park’s frst settlement and headquarters. The Longmire Museum is the starting point for the self-guided walking tour of the Longmire Historic District, where you can get a taste of early National Park Service rustic architecture. Follow the Trail of the Shadows to learn about the park’s frst homestead and resort, and the Longmire Meadow mineral springs. Between Longmire and Nisqually Entrance, walk the Twin Firs Trail to view lowland old-growth forest; picnic at Kautz Creek and view the aftermath of the 1947 mudfow; or drive to Westside Road to see the dramatic results of fooding and rockfall. For great views of lava layers, glaciers, and deep glacial canyons, stop at the viewpoints along Ricksecker Road, between Longmire and Paradise. Besides glaciers, rivers, and forests, this area is rich in history, ofers plenty of hiking, and has breathtaking vistas and a stunning profusion of wildfowers. Avoid crowds and trafc by visiting early or late in the day, or by visiting mid-week. Enjoy the meadows, take in a view of the mountain, or hike the trails. A trip through Stevens Canyon, in the south east area of the park, ofers dramatic views of this canyon that was formed by fre and ice. During the summer, watch for brightly colored wildfowers along the roads and clifs. Later in the year, enjoy the magnifcent fall colors of huckleberries, vine maples, and mountain ash. Stop in a pullout for a view of Martha Falls that picturesquely plunges 125 feet over an andesite clif, or day hike the Wonderland Trail from Refection Lakes downhill to Box Canyon. Take time to enjoy the beauty of Refection Lakes with its colorful subalpine wildfower-lined shores—maybe you’ll be lucky enough to see Mount Rainier refected in its waters. At Box Canyon take a short trail to follow the path of a receded glacier, or gaze down 180 feet from the bridge to water rushing through a narrow slot canyon carved by the Muddy Fork of the Cowlitz River. 4 | Mount Rainier National Park | Summer 2024 A network of hiking trails access outstanding wildfower meadows, views of Mount Rainier and its glaciers, and routes for skilled climbers attempting to reach the mountain’s summit. Photographers appreciate the high-country scenery at Inspiration Point and Refection Lakes. Hikers looking for less-crowded trails might try the Lakes Trail, Mazama Ridge, and Snow Lake Trail located just east of Paradise. Consider Nisqually Vista or Myrtle Falls for young hikers, or Alta Vista or Glacier Vista for the more ambitious. Take lots of water and sunscreen! Emergency? See a ranger or dial 911. Longmire Trails Difficulty, Round-trip Distance, Hiking Time Westside Road Hike or bike all or a portion of this gravel road. Bicycles are not permitted on trails in the area or in any off-trail areas. Moderate, 26 miles, 30 minutes to a full One mile northeast of the Nisqually day. Entrance. Twin Firs Trail This short loop trail climbs through some of the best examples of Moderate, 0.4 miles, 30 minutes 1 mile east of Kautz Creek or 2 miles west of Longmire Easy, 0.7 miles, 30 minutes Across the road from the Longmire Museum and National Park Inn Strenuous, 4.6 miles, 2.5 hours Starts on the west side of the Trail of the Shadows at Longmire Strenuous, 7.2 miles, 5 hours Across the Nisqually River on the suspension bridge at Longmire Moderate, 2.2 miles, 2 hours Just southwest of the Cougar Rock Campground Comet Falls and Van Trump Park Look for a diversity of wildflowers in the forest and rocky canyon environments along this rugged trail. Climb another steep mile beyond the falls to a beautiful subalpine meadow. Strenuous, 3.6 miles, 2.5 hours roundtrip/3 hours to Comet Falls The trail begins at a small parking area 4 miles east of Longmire on the road toward Paradise. Paradise Trails Difficulty, Round-trip Distance, Hiking Time Trailhead Location Nisqually Vista Trail Not as steep as most trails at Paradise, this route loops Easy, 1.2 miles, 45 minutes West end of the lower parking lot. Moderate, 2.5 miles, 1.75 hours Stairs leading into the meadows from the visitor center plaza. Easy, 1 mile, 35 minutes North side of the upper parking lot. Moderate, 1.75 miles, 1.25 hours Stairs leading into the meadows from the visitor center plaza. Skyline Trail This trail offers a grand tour of Paradise Meadows, passing Alta Vista, Glacier Vista, Panorama Point, Pebble Creek, and Sluiskin and Myrtle Falls. Strenuous, 5.5 miles, 4.5 hours Stairs leading into the meadows from the visitor center plaza. Panorama Point Take the Skyline and Golden Gate trails through wildflower Strenuous, 4 miles, 3 hours Stairs leading into the meadows from the visitor center plaza. Moderate, 0.4 miles, 30 minutes Narada Falls parking is located south of the Paradise and Stevens Canyon roads junction. Difficulty, Round-trip Distance, Hiking Time Trailhead Location Trailhead Location the immense Douglas-fir trees. Trail of the Shadows Hike through a forested edge along a meadow passing mineral springs, a beaver pond, and massive Douglas-fir and western red cedar trees. Rampart Ridge The steep climb up the ridge leads to views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding valleys. Circle back to Longmire on the Wonderland Trail. Eagle Peak Eagle Peak offers panoramic views of the Nisqually Valley and Mount Rainier. The lower portions of the trail climb steeply through old-growth forest. Carter Falls Stroll along the Paradise River from Cougar Rock Campground to Carter Falls. Forest ages vary from very young to more than 700 years old. through flower-filled meadows and subalpine firs to a view of the Nisqually Glacier. Deadhorse Creek Trail The flowers in this canyon bloom later but often more luxuriantly than elsewhere. Loop back on Skyline Trail or continue to Glacier Vista. Myrtle Falls The trail gradually climbs through lush meadows to 60 foot Myrtle Falls. Keep your eyes and ears open for hoary marmots; they often sunbathe on the rocks above the creek. Alta Vista via the Alta Vista & Skyline Trails This short hike climbs to the top of Alta Peak for outstanding views of Mount Rainier, the Tatoosh Range, and, in the distance, Mount Adams. meadows to stunning views from Panorama Point. Narada Falls A short but moderately steep walk leads to a breathtaking view of the Paradise River plunging dramatically 168-feet over the edge of a hardened andesite lava flow. Stevens Canyon Trails Pinnacle Peak This trail winds high onto the rocky slopes of the Tatoosh Mountain Moderate, 3.0 miles, 3 hours round-trip Range to Pinnacle Saddle. Enjoy wildflowers in summer and colorful foliage in fall. Snow Lake The trail is a succession of gradual ups and downs, crossing low ridges, passing through wildflower meadows in summer and fall foliage in autumn. . The trail starts across the road from Reflection Lakes. Moderate, 2.5 miles, 2 hours round-trips 1.5 miles east of Reflection Lakes. Lakes Loop This loop passes through Paradise, circling along Mazama Ridge down Moderate, 5 miles, 4 hours round-trip Reflections Lakes to Reflection Lakes. Enjoy subalpine lakes, meadows, and forests along the way.. Box Canyon Loop This loop trail gives views into the 160' deep slot canyon. Glacially polished rocks line the east side of the trail. Easy, 0.5 miles, 30 minutes. The east side of the loop is roughly paved. Across the road from the Box Canyon parking area. Eastside Trail Hike past 700 - 1,000-year-old trees along Chinook Creek and the Ohanapecosh River. This trail can also be accessed from the north off SR 410 at Deer Creek and south off SR 123 from the Laughingwater Creek Trail and Ohanapecosh. Moderate, 13.3 miles, 6 hours one-way. This trail is best done with two vehicles, one parked at each end of the trail. Just north of the Stevens Canyon Entrance Station on Stevens Canyon Road. Grove of the Patriarchs CLOSED at the Eastside Trail junction, due to flooding that caused significant damage to the suspension bridge. The bridge provided the only safe access to the Grove which is on an island surrounded by the swift, cold waters of the Ohanapecosh River. The parking lot and restrooms are open. 1 For online Paradise information scan the QR code or go to https://go.nps.gov/1jvqr0 Mount Rainier National Park | Summer 2024 | 5 Sunrise Corridor: White River to Sunrise Timed Entry Advance Reservations are required* through September 2 for the Sunrise Corridor, between 7 am and 3 pm. JD Hascup photo Sunrise Corridor Timed Entry Reservation Area Sunrise and White River The White River/Sunrise Road leads from SR 410 toward the White River Campground and high-country trailheads. From here, trails lead hikers to subalpine wilderness or to the moraine of the Emmons Glacier, the largest American glacier outside of Alaska. Continuing up the road toward Sunrise, look for outcrops of columnar lava, hillsides of wildfowers, and breathtaking views at Sunrise Point. Washington’s highest paved highway ends at Sunrise (6,400 feet), where high country enthusiasts enjoy the area’s open meadows and expansive scenery, considered by some to be the grandest views in the park. Facilities and Services White River Wilderness Information Center & Entrance Information, Restrooms off parking lot, Wilderness Permits, Information White River Campground and Picnic Area Located at the intersection of White River and Sunrise roads. Restrooms in picnic area. Sunrise Visitor Center Exhibits, Information, Programs, Book Shop Restrooms Located at the top of the parking lot, next to the visitor center. Day Lodge Gift Shop, Dining, Grab and Go Meals, Deli and Grill Picnic Area Located north of the visitor center. Sunrise Corridor timed entry reservations are required between 7 am and 3 pm, July 4 through September 2, 2024. Arrive at the White River Entrance of SR 410 before 7 am or after 3 pm to access the Sunrise Corridor without a reservation. The Sunrise Corridor timed entry reservation includes all vehicle access to the White RiverSunrise Corridor, beginning at the White River Entrance of SR 410 to the road end at Sunrise. A timed entry reservation for the Sunrise Corridor is required to access the White River Campground, during the hours of 7 am – 3 pm, July 4 through September 2. Sunrise Corridor reservations can be used only at the White River Entrance. Timed entry reservations for the Sunrise Corridor do not provide access to Paradise Corridor locations. Visitors with a wilderness permit for trails in * the Sunrise Corridor can enter without a timed See Page 1 for more information. entry reservation the day of or the day before their permit starts. White River Trails Diffculty, Round-trip Distance, Hiking Time Owyhigh Lakes From the White River Road, climb steadily up the side of Tamanos Moderate, 7 miles, 3.5 hours Mountain through a 700-year-old forest to subalpine meadows and lakes. Summerland The trail ascends gradually for several miles then trail climbs steeply Trailhead Location The trail starts two miles west of White River Entrance. Strenuous, 8.4 miles, 4 hours The trail starts three miles west of White River Entrance. Glacier Basin Following in the footsteps of climbers, this trail leads to subalpine meadows, surrounded by mountains, and a backcountry camp. Strenuous, 6.5 miles, 6 hours This trail starts in "D" loop of the White River Campground. Emmons Moraine Turn off on the spur trail from the Glacier Basin Trail to view Moderate, 3 miles, 3 hours This trail starts off the Glacier Basin Trail. Sunrise Trails Diffculty, Round-trip Distance, Hiking Time Trailhead Location Silver Forest This lovely stroll includes abundant wildfowers and breathtaking Easy, 1.6 miles, 1 hour South of the parking lot. Sourdough Ridge Trail to Dege Peak This hike leads east to spectacular views of the Cowlitz Chimneys and Mount Rainier, and in the distance Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Glacier Peak, and Mount Baker. Moderate, 4.2 miles, 2.5 hours From the Sunrise Nature Trail head east on the Sourdough Ridge Trail to the Dege Peak spur trail. Berkeley Park Experience towering mountains, subalpine meadows, multiple Strenuous, 7 miles, 5 hours Start at the Sourdough Ridge Trail, north of the visitor center. Strenuous, 4.8 miles, 3 hours Start at the Sourdough Ridge Trail, north of the visitor center. for another .5 mile before reaching the open subalpine meadows of Summerland. the massive Emmons Glacier, the largest by area in the lower 48 states, with Mount Rainier towering above. views of the White River Valley, Emmons Glacier, and Mount Rainier. cascading streams, and wildlife as you descend into this valley. First Burroughs Mountain Following the top of this old lava fow ascend high onto First Burroughs Mountain, through an alpine tundra-like environment w