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Clouds partly cover a glaciated mountain that rises above a meadow and forest.
NPS/M. Fehr Photo

Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Cloudy Day Activities at Mount Rainier

Everyone loves beautiful days when Mount Rainier is visible and the skies are blue! However, sometimes the weather does not cooperate. There is still so much to appreciate on days when the clouds roll in. Enjoy this list of park ranger favorites for days when the mountain isn’t out!

Time needed
1-8 Hours
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Fees
Park entrance fee required.
Accessibility
Parking areas and viewpoints are wheelchair accessible. Myrtle Falls and portions of the Trail of Shadows are wheelchair accessible, although assistance may be necessary due to the grade. These trails may be under deep snow during the winter months. Copies of the park map in Braille are available for checkout from the park visitor centers. Pets are not permitted on trails but service animals are allowed.

hiking

Part of Mount Rainier National Park. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.