Mt. Rainier Tour and Guided Hike
WOW Nature Tours - Susan Hill
4.8
BerlinRaj_R
7 days ago
A good experience with a knowledgeable guide. Was well managed and planned by the guide and value for the money.
This tour is unique in that you will be on guided shorter hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. From November to June snowshoes/crampons will be provided when necessary since there is often snow on the trails in those months. We hike a few miles throughout the day and you will experience diverse landscapes and scenery such as glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and tall trees in old-growth forest which are all the highlights in Mount Rainier National Park. (In the winter areas of the park may be closed some days and not all highlights will be accessible at times).
Departure Point
- We will meet outside Sephora next to the big arch on 415 Pine St. I will be wearing a pink flower fleece pullover, so it should be easy to spot me.
- We will meet outside Sephora next to the big arch on 415 Pine St. I will be wearing a pink flower fleece pullover, so it should be easy to spot me.
Points of Interest
Stop At: Mount Rainier55210 238th Avenue East, , WashingtonWe drive to Mt. Rainier National Park (2 hours) and hike from the visitor center at Paradise for about a mile where we picnic close to some giant glaciers. We then hike back for a mile and drive to viewpoints with panoramic views and we see the Narada Falls and the Christine Falls, old growth forests with a thousand year old big trees and the Reflection Lakes. In Winter and Spring seasons (November-June) we will snowshoe rather than hiking - no experience required.Duration: 4 hoursStop At: SeattleSeattle, WashingtonPick up and drop off is in Seattle downtown.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Space Needle400 Broad Street, Seattle, WashingtonAlternatively, pick up and drop off is near the Space Needle, if requested.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: ParadiseParadise, WashingtonWe hike about a mile near the glaciers in the area of Paradise in 5,500 feet elevation. This is also where the main visitor center is located in Mt. Rainier National Park.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Narada FallsParadise Rd, Paradise, WashingtonWe hike to the bottom of Narada Falls - 168-foot fall near Paradise.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Reflection LakesWashingtonWe see the Reflection Lakes where Mt. Rainier is often reflected in the summer time. In the winter the lake is frozen and the road is closed.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Christine Falls ViewpointParadise Road, WashingtonWe see the Christine Falls under the old stone bridge.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: LongmireLongmire, WashingtonWe walk in old-growth forest in the National Park near Longmire in lower elevation.Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
- Trekking poles
- Crampons
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snowshoes
This tour is unique in that you will be on guided shorter hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. From November to June snowshoes/crampons will be provided when necessary since there is often snow on the trails in those months. We hike a few miles throughout the day and you will experience diverse landscapes and scenery such as glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and tall trees in old-growth forest which are all the highlights in Mount Rainier National Park. (In the winter areas of the park may be closed some days and not all highlights will be accessible at times).
Departure Point
- We will meet outside Sephora next to the big arch on 415 Pine St. I will be wearing a pink flower fleece pullover, so it should be easy to spot me.
- We will meet outside Sephora next to the big arch on 415 Pine St. I will be wearing a pink flower fleece pullover, so it should be easy to spot me.
Points of Interest
Stop At: Mount Rainier55210 238th Avenue East, , WashingtonWe drive to Mt. Rainier National Park (2 hours) and hike from the visitor center at Paradise for about a mile where we picnic close to some giant glaciers. We then hike back for a mile and drive to viewpoints with panoramic views and we see the Narada Falls and the Christine Falls, old growth forests with a thousand year old big trees and the Reflection Lakes. In Winter and Spring seasons (November-June) we will snowshoe rather than hiking - no experience required.Duration: 4 hoursStop At: SeattleSeattle, WashingtonPick up and drop off is in Seattle downtown.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Space Needle400 Broad Street, Seattle, WashingtonAlternatively, pick up and drop off is near the Space Needle, if requested.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: ParadiseParadise, WashingtonWe hike about a mile near the glaciers in the area of Paradise in 5,500 feet elevation. This is also where the main visitor center is located in Mt. Rainier National Park.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Narada FallsParadise Rd, Paradise, WashingtonWe hike to the bottom of Narada Falls - 168-foot fall near Paradise.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Reflection LakesWashingtonWe see the Reflection Lakes where Mt. Rainier is often reflected in the summer time. In the winter the lake is frozen and the road is closed.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Christine Falls ViewpointParadise Road, WashingtonWe see the Christine Falls under the old stone bridge.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: LongmireLongmire, WashingtonWe walk in old-growth forest in the National Park near Longmire in lower elevation.Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
- Trekking poles
- Crampons
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snowshoes
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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BerlinRaj_R
A good experience with a knowledgeable guide. Was well managed and planned by the guide and value for the money.
neilhI9176WJ
Indeed, WOW is right! Susan was a wonderful guide, with a thoughtful response to every question and an inviting, warm demeanor. And she’s fun! I watched her lead the way for some “sledding” on trash bags at the request of our group. From Rainier, to Narada Falls, to the old growth forest, this was a great day…thanks to Susan! -Wesley
mandy a
Second part of the drive to Mt Rainier was already beautiful. Nice smaller road through beautiful landscape, with colorful autumn leaves. In de Nat. Park we took a 3 h hike to the waterfalls, which was stunning. We had bit of rain but this cleared up and when we reached the waterfalls all was covered in snow. Our guide Susan was great showing us the best spots for pictures and bringing snowclamps for our shoes which were very useful. Overall a wonderful experience.
Companion44649916947
A very beautiful hike! The waterfalls were so pretty. Some trees were starting to turn so we got to see the fall colors in the mountains.
Julia_S
Great day trip with good views. The hike to the picnic spot, though short, is all up hill. Also, understand that the weather in the mountains is not the same as it is at lower elevations so expect snow. Our guide did have crampons for those that were in tennis shoes which was a plus. There were also options for those that wanted more hiking and those that wanted less, so it’s really what you make of it.