Spend 6 amazing days hiking the spectacular volcanic Mount Rainier on this guided trip
Soaring above the other mountains of the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier is an impressive sight and beautiful mountain to explore. This 6-day guided hiking tour explores many of the incredible hiking trails in Mount Rainier National Park, giving you the perfect opportunity to leave it all and hit some of the best trails in the Pacific Northwest.
Throughout the Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure, you’ll be visiting waterfalls, mountain meadows, snowfields, and a selection of the famous trails in the area. Many of the hikes climb above the treeline so you’ll have amazing, unobstructed views of the mountains as you trek. All your meals and transportation are included, so all you have to worry about is enjoying your Mount Rainier hiking adventure.
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Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 Travel from Seattle to Mount Rainier
Today your tour begins in the morning with the transfer from the Seattle airport to Mount Rainier National Park.
When you arrive you’ll start your hike to beautiful Narada Falls. You’ll have time to explore the falls and canyon before taking the shuttle to the hotel near the trails.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mount Rainier National Park
Distance: 6 miles
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Hike the Skyline Trail
Your hike for today will be along the Skyline Trail. The trail begins with a solid climb to get above the treeline so that you can take in the spectacular views of Rainier and beyond.
You’ll also be taking a short detour to view Nisqually Glacier before hiking back down to the hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mount Rainier National Park
Distance: 6 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Naches Peak Hike
This morning you’ll take the shuttle over Chinook Pass to the eastern side of the park. You’ll start your hike on the legendary Pacific Crest Trail, and enjoy the incredible scenery as you hike the loop around Naches Peak.
At the end of the day, you’ll be heading to your new accommodations where you’ll find your luggage waiting.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mount Rainier National Park
Distance: 6 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Hiking in Berkeley Park
Today you’ll spend the day hiking the Sunrise area and Berkeley Park. Enjoy the incredible display of wildflowers that decorate the meadows with Mount Rainier’s stunning peak in the background.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mount Rainier National Park
Distance: 8 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Hike a Portion of the Wonderland Trail
The Wonderland Trail is over 90 miles of incredible hiking that circles Rainier in its entirety. Today you’ll join the trail and will be hiking the Fryingpan Creek section to the meadows of Summerland and up to the rocky edge of the snowfields. The view of Rainier right beside you all day will be a treat!
Tonight, enjoy one last dinner and a peaceful night in the park.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mount Rainier National Park
Distance: 8 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Final Hike to Frozen Lake
On the trail today you’ll be treated to expansive views of the Cascades, including Rainier and Mount Baker in the north.
Once again you’ll hike above the treeline, and this time you’ll be headed to Frozen Lake and then First and Second Burroughs. Soak up these last few miles of scenery!
At the end of the hike, the shuttle will return you to Seattle, where you’ll say goodbye!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 6 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure Price and Dates
This guided hiking tour of Mount Rainier National Park is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.
The prices below are per person:
Accommodation on the Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels. The hotels offer comfortable rooms with great locations. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement of $670 USD to have a private room where possible. Rooms are double occupancy, but the price for single travelers already includes all associated costs.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Paradise Inn near Mount Rainier ★★★★
This lodge sits in a field of wildflowers with the snowy peak rising behind it. You'll love the high ceilings and wooden beams in the dining hall.
Crystal Mountain Resort on Mount Rainier ★★★
This resort is made from a small collection of mountain lodges near the Mount Rainier Gondola. Be sure to visit the famous Snorting Elk Bar onsite!
What’s Included in the Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Seattle are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage are included as outlined in the itinerary. Transportation to and from the Seattle airport is also included.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Van shuttles
- Tour maps and narratives
- Park entrance fees
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Seattle
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
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Map of Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure
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