Mt. Rainier Tour and Guided Hike
Overview
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This tour is unique in that you will be on guided shorter hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. From November to June snowshoes/crampons will be provided when necessary since there is often snow on the trails in those months.
We hike a few miles throughout the day and you will experience diverse landscapes and scenery such as glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and tall trees in old-growth forest which are all the highlights in Mount Rainier National Park.
(In the winter areas of the park may be closed some days and not all highlights will be accessible at times).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Trekking poles
Bottled water
Crampons
All Fees and Taxes
Snowshoes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food is not provided and you can bring your own lunch or buy lunch to-go in a grocery store where we have a restroom stop. There is also a cafeteria in the visitor center in the national park.
What To Expect
Mount Rainier
We drive to Mt. Rainier National Park (2 hours) and hike from the visitor center at Paradise for about a mile where we picnic close to some giant glaciers. We then hike back for a mile and drive to viewpoints with panoramic views and we see the Narada Falls and the Christine Falls, old growth forests with a thousand year old big trees and the Reflection Lakes. In Winter and Spring seasons (November-June) we will snowshoe rather than hiking - no experience required.
Seattle
Pick up and drop off is in Seattle downtown.
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Mt. Rainier Tour and Guided Hike
Reviews
561 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip with good...
Julia S,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day trip with good views. The hike to the picnic spot, though short, is all up hill. Also, understand that the weather in the mountains is not the same as it is at lower elevations so expect snow. Our guide did have crampons for those that were in tennis shoes which was a plus. There were also options for those that wanted more hiking and those that wanted less, so it’s really what you make of it.
Exceptional
Gianna S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Breathtaking views. Hike has several steep points, but guide was very patient and informative. Our guide made the trip exceptional. Her name was Susan. We would definitely refer Susan.
Get outside and hike!
Lisa L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00With a convenient pickup in downtown Seattle, this full day experience was exactly what I had hoped it would be—the opportunity to be outside in breathtaking Mt. Rainier National Park. After a stop at a grocery store to pick up a lunch for ourselves we continued to the park with our guide, Sue, pointing out different landmarks and history of the small towns and vistas we passed by. Once we were in the park, we had several pull-over spots to point out views and photo ops of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding Cascades Mountains before arriving at the visitor center, where our hike began. We hiked the steep and rigorous Skyline Trail, Sue stopping at various points along the way for our group to catch our breath, to take photos, and to point out the topography and geology of the area. We ate a picnic lunch at a circle of trees on the way up, a great break for all of us! The hike and an opportunity to visit the gift shop took us about 4 hours. BUT we were not done yet! Sue brought us to Narada Falls, Christie Falls, a part of the old growth forest where we saw at 1200 year old Douglas fir, and we tracked to the Nisqually River bed. This is a small group (there were 9 of us with Sue) experience, perfect for anyone with an at minimum medium fitness level, who wants to out into nature and not just see it through a window. This experience is by far the favorite tour I’ve been on. Thank you, Sue, for sharing your love of Mt. Rainier and your expertise.
Awesome experience
mary w,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Susan was a great tour guide. She explained every step of the way and was very attentive to everyone. She new her info about the mountain. Worth doing!
A fun day.
Andres G,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00It's a long day, but full of fun if you enjoy nature and hiking. The tour guide, Susan Hill, went out of her to accommodate each one of us.
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