Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Kid-Friendly Hikes at Mount Rainier

Looking for kid friendly hikes to do while visiting Mount Rainier? This list should help you find the right hike for your group depending on where you are in the park.

Time needed

20-90 Minutes

Season

Summer

Fees

Park entrance fee required. No fees for the activity.

Accessibility

Trails in the park are typically dirt and broken up by rock or log steps and often have some form of elevation gain. Myrtle falls trail is paved and suitable for wheelchairs with help and strollers. The two Emmons Vista overlooks each have a wayside sign. Approximately half of the un-paved Trail of the Shadows (roughly 0.3 miles) is wheelchair accessible, though the trail can be covered in deep snow in winter. Many roads in the park 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.