National Park · Washington

Trails in Mount Rainier National Park

88 named trails · 176 miles · 49 trailheads · 14 with the Park Service's own write-up. Each trail's page has its profile, trailhead and the Service's write-up. The lines, trailheads and points are the Park Service's; the write-ups are the Service's own words; the climbing is read from USGS elevation along each line.

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88 trails, A to Z.

Alta Vista Trail

0.1 mi · about 20 ft of climbing

Alta Vista Trailhead Drive there

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Avalanche Lilly Trail

0.1 mi · about 10 ft of climbing

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Bench Lake Trail

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Box Canyon Trail

0.1 mi · about 20 ft of climbing

Tunnels

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Burroughs Mtn Trail

1.3 mi

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Carbon River Trail

0.5 mi

Picnic areasthe Service's write-upChenuis Falls Drive there

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Chenuis Falls Trail

0.2 mi

WaterfallsPicnic areasChenuis Falls Drive there

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Chinook Pass To Tipsoo Lk Trail

0.2 mi

Picnic areas

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Comet Falls-Van Trump Trail

5.1 mi · about 2,000 ft of climbing

WaterfallsComet Falls Trailhead Drive there

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Cowlitz Divide Trail

4.1 mi · about 10 ft of climbing

Cowlitz Divide Trail Drive there

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Crystal Lakes Trail

2.8 mi · about 2,300 ft of climbing

Backcountry campsCrystal Lakes Trailhead Drive there

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Deadhorse Creek Spur Trail

0.1 mi

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Deadhorse Creek Trail

0.1 mi · about 70 ft of climbing

Nisqually Vista Trailhead Drive there

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Denman Falls Trail

0.3 mi · about 200 ft of climbing

Waterfalls

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Eagle Peak Trail

3.3 mi · about 2,900 ft of climbing

Eagle Peak Trailhead Drive there

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Eastside Trail

10 mi · about 3,900 ft of climbing

WaterfallsEastside Trailhead and 2 more Drive there

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Emmons Moraine Trail

1.0 mi · Hike Emmons Moraine Trail: 3 mi round trip · about 450 ft of climbing

the Service's write-up

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Emmons Vista Nature Trail

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Fourth Crossing Trail

0.2 mi · about 200 ft of climbing

4th Crossing Trailhead Drive there

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Glacier Basin Trail

0.6 mi · about 400 ft of climbing

Backcountry camps

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Glacier Vista Trail

0.2 mi · about 100 ft of climbing

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Gobblers Knob Trail

1.9 mi · Hike to Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout: 11.2 mi round trip · about 70 ft of climbing

HistoryBackcountry campsSheltersthe Service's write-up

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Golden Gate Trail

0.9 mi · about 750 ft of climbing

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Green Lake Trail

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Guide House Trail

0.1 mi

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Hidden Lake Spur Trail

0.5 mi · about 350 ft of climbing

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High Lakes Trail

1.1 mi · about 100 ft of climbing

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High Skyline Trail

about 30 ft of climbing

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Hot Springs Trail

0.3 mi · about 70 ft of climbing

CampgroundsVisitor centers

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Huckleberry Creek Trail

7.8 mi · about 150 ft of climbing

Backcountry camps

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Kautz Creek Overlook Trail

Kautz Creek Trailhead Drive there

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Kautz Creek Trail

5.3 mi · about 3,300 ft of climbing

Picnic areasKautz Creek Trailhead Drive there

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Lake Eleanor Trail

3.3 mi · about 200 ft of climbing

Backcountry camps

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Laughingwater Creek Spur Trail

0.1 mi

Laughingwater Creek Trailhead Drive there

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Laughingwater Creek Trail

7.2 mi · about 3,800 ft of climbing

Laughingwater Creek Trailhead Drive there

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Lower Lakes Trail

1.4 mi · A Day In Paradise: 1.2 mi round trip · about 250 ft of climbing

the Service's write-upLower Lakes Trail and 1 more Drive there

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Mazama Ridge Trail

0.8 mi · about 400 ft of climbing

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Mcclure Rock Trail

0.3 mi

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Mildred Point Trail

0.4 mi · about 450 ft of climbing

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Mirror Lakes Trail

0.7 mi · about 200 ft of climbing

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Moraine Trail

0.5 mi · Hike Emmons Moraine Trail: 3 mi round trip

the Service's write-up

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Mount Fremont Trail

1.3 mi · about 500 ft of climbing

History

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Mowich Access Trail

0.3 mi · about 20 ft of climbing

Picnic areasWonderland Trail Drive there

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Naches Loop Trail

1.4 mi · about 550 ft of climbing

Naches Loop Trailhead Drive there

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Narada Falls Trail

0.8 mi · about 500 ft of climbing

WaterfallsNarada Falls trailhead Drive there

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Nature Trail

0.3 mi

Picnic areas

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Nisqually Vista Trail

0.1 mi · Hike Nisqually Vista Trail: 1.2 mi round trip · about 30 ft of climbing

the Service's write-upNisqually Vista Trailhead Drive there

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North Burroughs Mtn Trail

0.7 mi · about 400 ft of climbing

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North Puyallup Trail

2.7 mi · about 200 ft of climbing

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Northern Loop Trail

8.4 mi · about 3,800 ft of climbing

Backcountry camps

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Old Mine Trail

0.2 mi · about 200 ft of climbing

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Owyhigh Lakes Trail

8.1 mi · about 2,000 ft of climbing

Backcountry campsOwyhigh Lakes Trail Drive there

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Palisades Lakes Trail

0.9 mi · about 300 ft of climbing

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Panorama Point Trail

0.1 mi

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Paradise Glacier Trail

0.6 mi · about 250 ft of climbing

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Paul Peak Trail

2.9 mi · about 350 ft of climbing

Paul Peak Trailhead Drive there

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Pebble Creek Spur Trail

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Pebble Creek Trail

0.3 mi · about 150 ft of climbing

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Picnic Area Trail

0.1 mi

Picnic areas

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Pinnacle Peak Trail

1.3 mi · about 150 ft of climbing

Pinnacle Peak Trailhead Drive there

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Rainforest Loop Trail

0.3 mi · about 20 ft of climbing

Carbon River Road Trailhead (hikers and bicycles only) and 1 more Drive there

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Rampart Ridge Trail

2.8 mi · about 1,400 ft of climbing

the Service's write-up

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Round Pass Trail

0.6 mi

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Shadow Lake Spur Trail

0.2 mi

Backcountry camps

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Shriner Peak Trail

4.0 mi · Hike to Shriner Peak Fire Lookout: 8 mi round trip · about 3,400 ft of climbing

HistoryBackcountry campsthe Service's write-upShriner Peak Trailhead Drive there

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Silver Falls Loop Trail

2.4 mi · about 550 ft of climbing

Waterfallsthe Service's write-upHot Springs Nature Trailhead and 1 more Drive there

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Silver Forest Trail

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Skyline Spur Trail

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Skyline Trail

0.6 mi · about 450 ft of climbing

Skyline Trailhead Drive there

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Snow Lake Trail

1.2 mi · about 300 ft of climbing

Backcountry campsSnow and Bench Lake Trailhead Drive there

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Sourdough Ridge Access Trail

0.6 mi · A Day In Sunrise: 1 mi round trip · about 300 ft of climbing

the Service's write-upSourdough Ridge Trail Drive there

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Sourdough Ridge Trail

0.3 mi

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South Puyallup Trail

1.6 mi · about 700 ft of climbing

Backcountry camps

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Spray Falls Spur Trail

0.1 mi

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Spray-Seattle Park Trail

7.2 mi · about 1,800 ft of climbing

Backcountry camps

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Spur

0.4 mi · about 60 ft of climbing

Wonderland Trailhead Drive there

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St Andrews Creek Trail

2.5 mi · about 1,700 ft of climbing

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Stevens Creek Trail

0.6 mi

Picnic areasStevens Creek Trailhead Drive there

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Sunrise Campground Trail

0.5 mi · about 80 ft of climbing

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Sunrise Rim Trail

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Tipsoo Lake Trail

0.5 mi · about 20 ft of climbing

Picnic areasthe Service's write-up

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Tolmie Peak Trail

1.3 mi · about 80 ft of climbing

History

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Trail Of The Shadows

0.7 mi · about 40 ft of climbing

Trail of the Shadows Trailhead and 1 more Drive there

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Twin Firs Trail

0.3 mi · about 80 ft of climbing

Twin Firs Trailhead Drive there

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Van Trump Park Trail

0.3 mi · about 250 ft of climbing

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Waterfall Trail

0.1 mi · about 10 ft of climbing

the Service's write-up

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West Side Road Trail

1.3 mi · about 350 ft of climbing

the Service's write-upWestside Road Trailhead Drive there

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Wonderland Trail

52 mi · A Day In Longmire: 0.7 mi round trip · about 15,100 ft of climbing

WaterfallsBackcountry campsCampgroundsPicnic areasVisitor centersTunnelsthe Service's write-upLouise Lake Trailhead and 15 more Drive there

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More hikes the Park Service describes

Write-ups that name no single mapped trail, in the Service's words.

A Half-Day in Paradise · 2-4 Hours · no dogs · Summer
With just 4 hours, visitors can enjoy glacier views, blooming wildflowers, and rich cultural history at the most popular subalpine meadow in the park!
Cloudy Day Activities at Mount Rainier · 1-8 Hours · no dogs
Everyone loves beautiful days when Mount Rainier is visible and the skies are blue! However, sometimes the weather does not cooperate. There is still so much to appreciate on days when the clouds roll in. Enjoy this list of park ranger favorites for days when the mountain isn’t out!
Family-Friendly Paradise Activities · 2-6 Hours · no dogs · Summer, Fall
Whether you’re pushing a stroller or traveling with grandparents, Paradise offers activities the whole family can enjoy together.
Hike to Bench and Snow Lakes · 2 Hours · no dogs · Summer, Fall
Enjoy a short hike to picturesque Bench and Snow Lakes with views of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh Range.
Kid-Friendly Hikes at Mount Rainier · 20-90 Minutes · no dogs · Summer
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.
Mount Rainier: Off the Beaten Path · 4-8 Hours · no dogs · Spring, Summer, Fall
Mount Rainier National Park is substantial in size, but congestion still occurs during peak season and during times of nice weather. Escaping the crowds completely can be a challenge, but there are ways to still plan a rewarding visit. This guide provides alternatives to popular locations like Paradise and Sunrise. However, the secret is out! Even relatively less popular areas can still be busy.

About these trails

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.