Mount Rainier
Stop 34 of 51 on the loop. Stay in Ashford WA, give it 2 nights, and plan the day around Paradise / Stevens Canyon (snow risk).
- State
- WA
- Stay in
- Ashford WA
- Nights on this route
- 2
- Month on this route
- June
- Don't miss
- Paradise / Stevens Canyon (snow risk)
- Getting here
- 155 mi from Port Angeles WA, about 3 h 43 min.
- Next stop
- North Cascades, 265 mi, about 6 h 20 min.
About the Park
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
Description from the National Park Service.
Where to Stay
On this route you sleep in Ashford WA. Gateway towns have more lodging, groceries and fuel than the park itself. If you want an in-park lodge instead, the busiest parks book up as early as 13 months out.
Entrance Fees
- $30 Private Vehicle
- $25 Motorcycle
- $15 Per person (walk or bike in)
An $80 America the Beautiful annual pass covers entry at every national park; on a trip like this it pays for itself after three parks. Fees from the NPS, checked 2026-10-18.
Nearby Parks
- Olympic about 114 mi as the crow flies
- North Cascades about 147 mi as the crow flies
- Crater Lake about 280 mi as the crow flies
Official site: https://www.nps.gov/mora/. Route data checked 2026-10-19.