Ashford

Make the 3.2 - 4.5 mile hike up groomed trails to the Mt Tahoma High Hut (4750 feet) for the perfect winter getaway. Spend the day outside sledding, skiing, snowshoeing and playing in the snow with a spectacular view of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount St. Helens. Afterwards go inside and enjoy a relaxing evening by the fire place playing games, cooking dinner and reading a good book.Route...

The Yurt Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mineral, Washington.

Teeley Creek Trail #251 to Bertha May Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Packwood, Washington.

Tahoma Creek Suspension Bridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Longmire, Washington.

Lake George Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Longmire, Washington.

Entering the Park from the Southwest Entrance, bear left when you approach the forking Westside Rd. This road has been closed a few miles in due to massive rockfall. When you reach the road closure, just park along the side of the road. In Spring and Summer, you should be able to see plenty of other cars about, as the road is now used as a popular trail system for the Western half of the park. ...

Tahoma Creek Suspension Bridge to Emerald Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Longmire, Washington.

Named after the Native American who lived here prior to Mt. Rainier becoming a national park, So-To-Lick's was dubbed "Indian Henry" by the postman who unfortunately did not learn his name. When heading out on this hike, keep an eye on the weather in Mt. Rainier National Park. If hiking this trail in the fall, it can be chilly out and you'll need to bring some layers. Along the hike, you'll get...

High Rock Lookout is aptly named. Perched at 5,685' on a slab of rock, it has sweeping views of the valleys below, Cora Lake, and Mount Rainier. Although it is only a short 1.6 mile hike to the top, it is a steep one. You gain 1,365' to reach the lookout, but the reward is grand.The trail follows a ridge line through beautiful old growth forest, and is lined with huckleberry bushes, bear grass,...