Visit Mount Rainier National Park

The White River Entrance

A View of the Mountain Rainier from Sunrise

NPS

Sunrise Visitor Center
Informational exhibits and naturalist-led walks address the subalpine and alpine ecology of Mount Rainier.

Day Hikes:

Shadow Lake Trail
Enjoy rim views of the White River Valley and Mount Rainier.
Trailhead: Sunrise parking area.
Length/Time: 3 miles - 1.5 hour round trip.

Sourdough Ridge Trail
Stroll through subalpine meadows and up a ridge and you'll be rewarded with fabulous views of Mount Rainier, with Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, and Mount Adams in the distance.
Trailhead: Sunrise area parking lot.
Length/Time: 1 mile - 1-hour loop trail.

Mount Fremont Lookout Trail
This trails follows Sourdough Ridge to Frozen Lake, then climbs to a fire lookout and incredible mountain views.
Trailhead: Sunrise area parking lot.
Length/Time: 5.5 miles - 3 hours round trip.

Glacier Basin Trail
Follow an old road leading to an old mining claim and a view of the Emmons Glacier, the largest glacier in the contiguous United States.
Trailhead: White River Campground.
Length/Time: 7 miles - 4 hours round trip.

Campgrounds:

White River Campground
Located near the White River entrance, this campground has 112 individual sites, as well as water and flush toilets. First come first served.

Backcountry hiking, climbing, and camping are also available.

• Park Overview
• General Climbing & Hiking Information
• The Nisqually Entrance: Things to Do
• The Nisqually Entrance: Lodging & Camping
• The Carbon River Entrance
• The White River Entrance
• The Ohanapecosh Entrance