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Mt. Rainier is the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. From short walks to all-day explorations, here are 5 adventures to add to your itinerary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":6594,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[197,142],"tags":[],"blog_locations":[149],"class_list":["post-6591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-parks","category-trip-ideas-guides","blog_locations-seattle"],"acf":{"title":"","background_image":{"ID":17594,"id":17594,"title":"Mt Rainier National Park, Washington","filename":"MtRainier.jpg","filesize":58671,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/fr\/mtrainier\/","alt":"","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"mtrainier","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2018-12-05 18:21:16","modified":"2018-12-05 18:21:16","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":975,"height":650,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","1536x1536-width":975,"1536x1536-height":650,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","2048x2048-width":975,"2048x2048-height":650,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-1200x800.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":800,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"title_color":"dark","add_overlay":[],"content_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

By Emily Butterfield<\/h4>\n

Mt. Rainier, a 14,411-foot mountain in the Cascade Range, is the tallest peak and largest glacial system in the lower 48 states. \u201cThe Mountain\u201d \u2013 as locals refer to it \u2013 is only 1.5 hours from the Escape Camper Vans Seattle rental site<\/a>. It’s considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world due to the amount of lava and mudflow an eruption could produce. But seeing the volcanic peak tower above Washington\u2019s Puget Sound region is a sign of a good-weather day in an often grey state.<\/p>\n

The national forests and park that surround the mountain are an endless playground with diverse wildlife, old-growth forests, wildflower fields, glacier-fed rivers, and stunning vistas. From short walks amongst the evergreen trees to all-day explorations in the nation\u2019s fifth national park, Mt. Rainier is\u00a0definitely a trip for the ages (even for locals)! Here are five adventures to add to your Mt. Rainier itinerary.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":17594,"id":17594,"title":"Mt Rainier National Park, Washington","filename":"MtRainier.jpg","filesize":58671,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/fr\/mtrainier\/","alt":"","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"mtrainier","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2018-12-05 18:21:16","modified":"2018-12-05 18:21:16","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":975,"height":650,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","1536x1536-width":975,"1536x1536-height":650,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","2048x2048-width":975,"2048x2048-height":650,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier-1200x800.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":800,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MtRainier.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

1. Take a drive around the mountain<\/h2>\n

For just a few months in the summer, you can take a breathtaking drive encircling Mt. Rainier. This 150-mile drive (approximate, depending on stops) through varying terrain and winding mountain roads leads to each of the four national park entrances. Visit Rainier provides\u00a0a detailed itinerary and map<\/a>\u00a0but the route includes waterfalls, expansive viewpoints, campgrounds, local restaurants and even a detour to an old fire lookout tower.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":17591,"id":17591,"title":"Mountain Goat Mt Rainier Washington","filename":"MountainGoat_WA.jpg","filesize":96106,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/fr\/mountaingoat_wa\/","alt":"","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"mountaingoat_wa","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2018-12-05 18:21:08","modified":"2018-12-05 18:21:08","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":828,"height":552,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA.jpg","large-width":828,"large-height":552,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA.jpg","1536x1536-width":828,"1536x1536-height":552,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA.jpg","2048x2048-width":828,"2048x2048-height":552,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":828,"post-thumbnail-height":552,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MountainGoat_WA.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

2. Learn about the park\u2019s diverse wildlife<\/h2>\n

Invertebrates,\u00a0mammals<\/a>,\u00a0birds<\/a>,\u00a0fish<\/a>,\u00a0amphibians<\/a>, and\u00a0reptiles<\/a>\u00a0all call Mt. Rainier home. It\u2019s common to see (or hear) marmots and picas on rocky slopes, mountain goats high up in the alpine or black bears wandering the meadows. The park offers a variety of\u00a0ranger-led programs<\/a>\u00a0for children and adults to learn more about the park, including wildlife and geology.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":17606,"id":17606,"title":"Summit Lake Stargazing, Mt Rainier National Park, Washington","filename":"SummitLakeStargaze.jpg","filesize":86406,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/fr\/summitlakestargaze\/","alt":"","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"summitlakestargaze","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2018-12-05 18:22:08","modified":"2018-12-05 18:22:08","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":975,"height":650,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze.jpg","1536x1536-width":975,"1536x1536-height":650,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze.jpg","2048x2048-width":975,"2048x2048-height":650,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze-1200x800.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":800,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SummitLakeStargaze.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

3. Sleep in a backcountry campsite<\/h2>\n

Thru-hikers can try to score multi-night\u00a0camping permits<\/a>\u00a0along the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, which circumferences Mt. Rainier. But for those short on time or who want a less thigh-burning adventure, an overnight in a backcountry campsite is still rewarding. You\u2019ll want to plan far in advance as these wilderness permits are in high demand. But there are dozens of backcountry camps in the national park where you can soak in the views and stargaze. There\u2019s also backpacking options just outside the park, in the national forest land. If you\u2019re up early to watch the sunrise, you might catch a glimpse of climbers on their way to summit the mountain.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":17603,"id":17603,"title":"Mt Rainier National Park, Washington snowshoe","filename":"ReflectionLakesSnowshoe.jpg","filesize":124909,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/fr\/reflectionlakessnowshoe\/","alt":"","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"reflectionlakessnowshoe","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2018-12-05 18:21:54","modified":"2018-12-05 18:21:54","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1156,"height":650,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe-300x169.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe-768x432.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe-1024x576.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe.jpg","1536x1536-width":1156,"1536x1536-height":650,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe.jpg","2048x2048-width":1156,"2048x2048-height":650,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe-1200x675.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":675,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":169,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ReflectionLakesSnowshoe.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":337}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

4. Snowshoe around paradise<\/h2>\n

Mt. Rainier National Park isn\u2019t just a summertime destination. The southwest (Nisqually) entrance to the park is open year-round and leads to many wintertime activities in the Longmire and Paradise areas of the park. A popular option is to snowshoe to Reflection Lakes. There are\u00a0several routes<\/a>\u00a0that lead to Reflection Lakes, the shortest starting from the Narada Falls trailhead. Along the way you\u2019ll pass snow-blanked meadows and trees. Once you reach the lakes, open your thermos of cocoa and enjoy the views of Rainier and the Tatoosh Range.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":17600,"id":17600,"title":"Mt Rainier National Park, Washington waterfall","filename":"RainierWaterfall.jpg","filesize":57481,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/fr\/rainierwaterfall\/","alt":"","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"rainierwaterfall","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2018-12-05 18:21:38","modified":"2018-12-05 18:21:38","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":366,"height":650,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall-169x300.jpg","medium-width":169,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall-768x1365.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":1365,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall-576x1024.jpg","large-width":576,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall.jpg","1536x1536-width":366,"1536x1536-height":650,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall.jpg","2048x2048-width":366,"2048x2048-height":650,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall-1200x2133.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":2133,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":169,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":300,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":225,"gform-image-choice-md-height":400,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/RainierWaterfall.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":338,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":600}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

5. Take a walk to a waterfall<\/h2>\n

Cloudy day with no mountain views? No problem! Take the opportunity to view some of the park\u2019s gushing, glacier-fed waterfalls. Many falls can be seen right from the road, like\u00a0Christine Falls<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for a kid-friendly hike to a waterfall, check out\u00a0Silver Falls Loop<\/a>\u00a0from the Ohanapecosh Visitors Center. For a more strenuous hike, take the trail to Van Trump Park and you can view 400-foot\u00a0Kautz Creek Falls<\/a>\u00a0from Mildred Point.<\/p>\n

Where to Camp<\/h3>\n

There are\u00a0four campgrounds<\/a>\u00a0within the national park. They tend to fill up months in advance when the reservation window opens, so book early.<\/p>\n

There are also\u00a0numerous campgrounds<\/a>\u00a0in the national forests around the mountain that offer reservable and first-come-first-serve sites.<\/p>\n

Park Entrances<\/h3>\n