Plan Your Trip to Mount Rainier Overview
2008 Darien Chin
Courtesy of Washington
State Tourism
A visit to the Mt. Rainier region begins with understanding its spectacular geography. The Northwest's #1 natural icon rises majestically, more than a mile and a half above the surrounding mountains. It can be approached through four distinct corridors: the NW Carbon River Area, the NE Sunrise Area, the SW Paradise Area, and the SE White Pass Area.
Each region is home to authentic communities, a gateway to Mount Rainier National Park and a travel route offering unique vacation experiences. The four regions also connect to create a memorable scenic loop around the entire Mt. Rainier region -- a perfect multi-day sightseeing option. With so much to see and do in and around the national park, consider making time to explore each corridor.
Your trip to Mt. Rainier is only a short drive from the metropolitan regions of Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Portland and eastern Washington's Yakima Valley. Both Sea-Tac and Portland International Airports are less than two hours away.
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