Top Things to do in Mount Rainier National Park
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5 Things to do for Honeymoon in Mount Rainier National Park That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Mount Rainier National Park, United States including Mount Rainier, Grove of the Patriarchs, Crystal Mountain Scenic Gondola Ride, Narada Falls, Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center.
1. Mount Rainier
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5.0 based on 1,754 reviews
At 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is the fifth highest mountain in the continental 48 states.
Reviewed By WanderingRoseTravels - Charlotte, United States
Mt. Rainier National Park rises out of the Cascade Mountain Range 14,411 feet and dominates the weather and scenery in the Pacific Northwest, just a short drive from Seattle, WA. The park contains a great trail system taking trekkers to meadows, waterfalls, mountain streams, wildlife, 25 major glaciers and iconic alpine settings such as the morning view of Rainier from Reflection Lake. We love the four-mile, round-trip hike up to Comet Falls, which you can extend to a seven-mile round-tripper to Van Trump Park.
2. Grove of the Patriarchs
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4.5 based on 323 reviews
A grove of red cedar and Douglas fir trees, some over 1,000 years old.
Reviewed By V9686XAemmaw
Comfortable and accessible trail across a boardwalk and a fun suspension bridge. The old-growth trees were peaceful yet very impressive, and signposting made the place easy to understand and gave lots of fascinating background information. Great place to visit.
3. Crystal Mountain Scenic Gondola Ride
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
The Mt. Rainier Gondola takes you to the top of Crystal Mountain where you'll find the best view of Mt. Rainier and the Summit House Restaurant. It's an experience unlike any other. On a clear day you can see 5 Northwest volcanoes. Each gondola seats up to 8 people and is a 12 minute ride each way. Open for sightseeing during the winter (Nov-April) and summer (June-Sept.). Schedule varies.
4. Narada Falls
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By elixirpost - Cerritos, United States
On the way to Paradise after Longmire. A short, steep trail (at times wet and slippery) will take you close to the fall and its mist. We could even catch a rainbow as shown in our picture.
5. Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By charless503 - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
We visited MRNP in the Fall last year and experienced its beauty. We drove into the park from Packwood via the 12 and made our way through, enjoying the sights and views, until we reached the impressive HMJ visitor center at Paradise, where we stopped in the huge car park area. It was a perfect day, bright warm, clear and sunny. We used the bathrooms and had a look around the center with its various exhibits to enjoy before venturing outside. We took the Skyline trail to Myrtal Falls a short enjoyable relaxing walk. Once back at the car we drove on to Longmire.
