Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Explore Waterfalls from Longmire to Paradise

This tour is a great opportunity to see four of Mount Rainier's stunning waterfalls between Longmire and Paradise without taking on any long or strenuous trails.

Time needed

2-4 Hours

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fees

Park entrance fee required.

Accessibility

Christine falls viewpoint trail is approx. 100 feet long, with a slight descent. The trail is not paved and has some roots on the path. The Narada Falls viewpoint trail is a 0.2-mile trail (0.4 mile round-trip) with a steep, 200-foot descent/ascent with some steps and roots. This trail can remain icy in June and early July. Ruby Falls is best seen by walking approx. 200 feet down Narada Falls trail. This trail is unpaved with some roots, with a gradual descent. Myrtle falls trail is approx. one mile round trip and paved. The trail ends at the viewpoint, which is down a set of stairs. The trail has 100 feet of elevation gain and is the longest on this tour.

scenic driving

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