Skip to content
Explore Cascadia
A road curves through subalpine meadows underneath a glaciated peak wrapped in clouds.
NPS Photo

Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Day Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park

Looking for easy and enjoyable trails that the whole family can experience together? Consider the following trails in the Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh, Sunrise, and Carbon River/Mowich areas of Mount Rainier National Park. These day hikes range from short strolls to longer trails through the wilderness.

Time needed
2-8 Hours
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fees
Park entrance fee required. No permits required for day hiking.
Accessibility
Trails throughout the park are typically dirt and broken by rock or log steps, and often include some elevation gain. Paradise area trails, including Nisqually Vista and Myrtle Falls, are the only paved trails. Many park roads close to vehicles during the winter.

hiking

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