Mount Rainier National Park
236,382
Acres
2.3 million/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
July through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Mount Rainier was established on March 2, 1899, as the fifth national park. The park is anchored by a 14,411-foot stratovolcano, the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, carrying 26 named glaciers.
What Mount Rainier Is Known For
14,411-foot volcanic peak
Wildflower meadows
Paradise area
Sunrise area
Top Activities
Hiking
Mountaineering
Wildflower viewing
Photography
Snowshoeing
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