It provides you a great look at visitors hiking, climbing, photographing, and enjoying mount rainier. Volcano hazard map showing the extent of lahar hazards in towns and valleys surrounding mt. Use this pdf map to get your bearings on mount rainier s main entrances, park roads, lakes, waterfalls and hiking trailheads. Map of mount rainier backcountry and camping wilderness zones.
To locate cities and towns near the park, see our mount rainier area map page. A guidebook to the roadside geology of mount rainier national park and vicinity that provides an interpretive overview of volcanic experiences, past and present, in and around mt. National park service maps are graphical products designed for general reference, orientation, and route finding. Here youll find maps covering the entire park and also maps focusing on specific areas, such as the trail. Here are the maps for the popular climbing routes, courtesy national park service. Click on the detailed button under the map for a more comprehensive map. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount ranier national park is designed. Anyone who is interested in visiting mount rainier can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Complete vacation and travel guide to mount rainier national park, washington discount hotel reservations, photos, maps, and more. Mount rainier national park is located in the westcentral portion of washington state and is about 23 hours from seattle, tacoma, yakima and portland.
Rainier satellite view will help get you to your rainier destination. Do not use these maps for backcountry hiking, water navigation, mountaineering, and other specialized activitiesuse us geological survey usgs topographic maps instead. Use this pdf map to get your bearings on mount rainiers main entrances, park roads, lakes, waterfalls and hiking trailheads. The centerfold maps the roads to and through the park with a milebymile narrative describing the geology and other interesting features. We work with our colleagues throughout the national park system to develop and produce digital media, films, historic furnishings, interpretive plans, maps, museum exhibits, publications, signs, and wayside exhibits. Mount rainier is displayed on the mount rainier west usgs quad topo map. Each year almost two million visitors come to mount rainier national park to admire the volcano and its glaciers, alpine meadows, and forested ridges. Mount rainier national park map near mount rainier national park, wa. The vicinity map of mount rainier vicinity showing highways and communities near the park. This is the main mount rainier national park map from the park brochure, showing roads, major trails, and points of interest. Rainier national park before ascending to the arid landscape of eastern washington.
Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Mount rainier is in the summits category for pierce county in the state of washington. Mount rainier national park map national geographic maps. Explore colorful fields of subalpine flowers, pass beside two fragile, glassy ponds, and discover breathtaking views of mount rainier along this. Introduction mount rainier, at 14,410 feet, is the highest peak in the cascade range. Mount rainier climbing route maps you do need a climbing pass to climb mount rainier. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Even before the historic paradise inn was constructed in 1916, the paradise valley has long been one of the states most beloved hiking destinations. Jan 14, 20 this is a 3dprinted map of the cone of mt. Wonderland trail map pdf the wonderland trail adventure 93 miles circumnavigating mt.
Get directions, maps, and traffic for mount rainier, wa. Geography of mount rainier national park psu glacier research. Mount rainier bears a greater number of glaciers than any other peak in the continental united states. Maps of mount rainier national park wikimedia commons. Downloadable pdf maps courtesy national park service. During the first week of september, 2012, scientists completed scheduled maintenance at five volcano monitoring stations between 7,000 and 11,000 feet on mount rainier. Helens national volcanic monument mount rainier national park cayuse pass paradise sunrise longmire ohanapecosh white pass mount adams mount rainier mount st. The park encompasses 951 square kilometers 366 square miles of the central washington cascades. Known as the gateway to recreation in the central cascades, the natural and pristine white pass scenic byway winds through the forests of mt.
From the spectacular heights of mount rainier to the hidden depths of old growth forest, mount rainier national park has much to discover. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. S ure, mount rainier national parks biggest feature is. Best trails in mount rainier national park alltrails. Olympic national park is a large park with four ecosystems so youll want to plan your itinerary based on location beach or mountains or lake or rainforest. Climbers usually make their assault on the summit of mount rainier in season from camp muir. Mt rainier 3d print map mt rainier washington mappery. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Maps of park and vicinity maps of mount rainier campgrounds maps of mount rainier wilderness and trails. Best waterfall trails in mount rainier national park alltrails. Detailed overview for mount rainier np, with custom maps, points of interest, and helpful things to know before you go. Mount rainier national park waterfall map view full map. Mount rainier national park n i s q u a l l y g l a c i e r reflection lakes 4854 louise lake 4597 inspiration saddle inspiration point narada falls p ar adise sno wpla y area 5400. Mount rainier is the tallest mountain in washington and the cascade range.
This peak is located just east of eatonville and just southeast of seattle and tacoma. Rainier in washington, usa, including liberty cap, many glaciers, and little tahoma peak. Mount rainier is ranked third of the 128 ultraprominent mountain peaks of the united states. Map unit descriptions descriptions for all bedrock map units. Short paved trails cater to childhikers and anyone less keen on heights. Shows the entire park and surroundings mount rainier national park map see map details from nps.
For an appreciation of the size of the ice mass, when mount. Department of the interior 12 410 naches white pass 17 mi nisqually entrance 33 mi 7 mi 23 mi 37 mi 51 mi closed to. If you are unfamiliar with the park, this video provides. The mountain is an episodically active volcano with a voluminous cap of ice and snow. Mount rainier 14,410 mowich lake carbon river entrance 12 randle 12 7 161 162 162 orting graham kapowsin alder lake 706 longmire white river 52 7 experience your america mount rainier national park national park service u. Rainier offers some of the longest ski descents in the cascades during the winter, spring and early summer.
Rainier national park map pdf use this map to get your bearings on the main national park entrances, park roads, lakes and hiking trailheads. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount ranier national park is designed to. All park roads are closed in the winter except two. Its dominating feature is, of course, the 14,410foottall active volcano for which it is named. Mount rainier national park map mount rainier national. Mount rainier national park was established on march 2, 1899, making it the fifth oldest park in the united states national park system. The map of mount rainier national park above can be toggled between park tiles or. Plan your national park vacation using these maps to make the most efficient use of your driving time. Introduce students to a topographic map of mount rainier with the use of a paper copy of the. Mount rainier maps usa maps of mount rainier national park. Rainier is a serious trek to be considered only by skilled and trained individuals. This is solely because of the free shuttle service from ashford to. Mount rainier standard summit route washington alltrails. Witness mount rainier s fabulous reflection shining in all its glory in this pristine, alpine lake.
Work was completed by staff from the usgs cascades volcano observatory and pacific northwest seismic network, with strong support from mount rainier national park. Pdf, higher resolution, has overlays with material not visible in this jpeg. Noted are the most popular regions of the park including paradise, longmire, ohanapecosh, carbon river and sunrise. A study of the map will show great arms of ice extending. Mount rainier national park, washington vacation travel guide. Read about the styles and map projection used in the above map physical 3d map of mount rainier. Road trail campground wonderland trail riverstream. Click the image to view a full size gif 60 kb or download the pdf 100 kb. 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. It was originally set aside because of the lovely forests surrounding the mountain, but of course, rainier and its stunning views, subalpine meadows, volcanic past, and many.
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. 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. Mount rainier national park is an american national park located in southeast pierce county and northeast lewis county in washington state. Camp muir is one of the primary high camps for summit attempts and is a favorite campsite with climbers. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Alltrails has 6 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well. The highest point in the cascade range, mount rainier is an icon of washington state.
An index map showing mount rainier national park, and the gri map extents is also provided. Maps of park and vicinity the park map of mount rainier national park from the park brochure in several formats, along with some trail maps from wayside exhibits. Map of mount rainier national park hotels and attractions. It is an active volcano and the largest singlepeak glacial system in the lower fortyeight states, spawning 6 major rivers. The skyline trail is the main route for hiking out of paradise, mount rainier s south side hub and most popular destination, providing visitors a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of washingtons grandest mountain. Helens and mount hood, muir itself is a solid overnight hike for those after altitude without the trappings of a full climbing expedition. Apr 17, 2015 from the spectacular heights of mount rainier to the hidden depths of old growth forest, mount rainier national park has much to discover. On a clear day in washington state, mount rainier, part of the national park of the same name, is revealed in all its snowcloaked glory, the natural star in an area laced with trails, studded with alpine lakes and flanked by lush forest. Map unit list a listing of all bedrock map units present on this map. Mount rainier topo map, pierce county wa mount rainier west. State route 410 a map of the cascade range northeast of mount rainier and surrounding foothills with sr 410 highlighted in red. Mount rainier topo map, pierce county wa mount rainier.
Be sure to watch our short visitors videos on our mount rainier v ideo page. The highest point in the cascade range, mount rainier is an icon of. Mount rainier national park was established in 1899, making it the nations fifth national park. Rainier the muir snowfield on the southeast flank of mt. Media in category maps of mount rainier national park the following 43 files are in this category, out of 43 total. Each map type offers different information and each map style is designed for a different purpose. Longmire area trails carry the 10 essentials and leave no trace of your visit. Starting at paradise at 5400 feet, backcountry skiers and riders can climb up to camp muir at over 10,000 ft and enjoy the broad snowfield as they carve turns down its moderate slopes back to. Sunshine point campground m u i r s n o w f i e l d mount rainier national park geographic information system crescent. Interpretive media is our passionplacebased, purposebuilt. The ultimate guide to mount rainier national park roadtrippers. Departing from tipsoo lake is the popular naches loop trail. For information on climbing and passes please see the nps climbing page here.
If you need a map for navigation, the best one available is the national geographic mount rainier national park map. Maps of mount rainier national park including road maps, trail maps, hiking maps, climbing maps. 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 download the official mt. The trail overlay on this map is not accurate enough for safe navigation and is meant for casual reference only. Majestic mount rainier soars almost 3 miles 14,410 feet above sea level and looms over the expanding suburbs of seattle and tacoma, washington. Bakersnoqualmie national forest gifford pinchot national forest wenatchee national forest 0 0 2 miles 2 kilometers north winter road closures all park roads are closed in winter except the. The map waypoint shows the wonderland trail starting at longmire, with the trail over rampart ridge.