Name: Snowshoe Guided Experience
Location: National Park Event Location

<div data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Join a park ranger to learn the art of snowshoeing and discover how plants, animals, and people adapt to the challenging winter conditions at Mount Rainier. On this guided snowshoe experience, you will be led by park staff through lush evergreen forests and sweeping vistas in a winter wonderland. </div>
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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Meet inside Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise</strong> at the information desk.</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Sign-ups begin one hour in advance of scheduled time</strong>; all participants must be present at sign-up.</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Ages 8+ suggested.</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Limit 25 people.</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Days: <strong>Saturday and Sunday</strong></li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Times: <strong>11:00 am</strong></li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Duration: <strong>2 hours/1.5 miles</strong></li>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>NOTES</strong></div>
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<div>Snowshoes for ranger-led walks are provided by the park.</div>
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<div>Don't forget sunscreen/sunglasses, layers of warm cloths, hats, mittens, and suitable boots. You will sink into the snow even with snowshoes on.</div>
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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Walks may be canceled at any time due to safety concerns or operational priorities. </li>
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Snowshoe Guided Experience

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.

Grants unlimited entry for one vehicle and passengers for seven consecutive days. Vehicle must be private, noncommercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Walk-up or single bicycle fee. Grants unlimited entry for seven consecutive days.

Entrance - Per Person

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Motorcycle

These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle. For sedan with 1 to 6 seats, the fee is $30 + $15 per client.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle.

Commercial Entrance - Van

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle. NOTE: There are no current road restrictions for unmodified motor coaches of the standard length in the park. However, be aware that roads in the park are steep, narrow, and winding. In particular, it is recommended that RVs and vehicles with trailers longer than 25 feet LOA not travel up the Sunrise Road beyond the White River Campground intersection.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

Grants unlimited entry for one year to pass owner and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. This pass does not cover camping fees and is non-transferable and non-refundable. If you already own a valid annual or lifetime pass (Interagency Senior, Annual, Military, etc) you do not need to purchase this pass. NOTE: The Discover Pass is for Washington State Parks only and does not cover Mount Rainier National Park.

Annual Entrance - Park

A purple and pink streaked sky over a mountain peak and forested valley.

Silver Forest Sunset

Climber on glacier steps downward with icy crags in background.

Climbing Mount Rainier

Towering cedars and douglas-firs reach skyward while a beam of sun breaks through the canopy.

Giants of the Old-Growth Forest

A hoary marmot with white frosted fur rests on a rock beside white flowers in a meadow.

Marmot in Morning Dew

Two children hike on trail through wildflower meadow with Mount Rainier above them.

Kids Hiking Through Wildflower Meadow

Sunset paints the glaciers of Mount Rainier in pink and gold.

Mount Rainier at sunset

The historic National Park Inn covered in a foot of snow.

National Park Inn in Winter

Purple lupine and white bistort bloom in a meadow alongside a sign for the Wonderland Trail.

Wildflower Meadow Along the Wonderland Trail

A glaciated mountain framed by forested hillsides reflects in a still mountain lake.

Mount Rainier from Aurora Lake

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier National Park is open all year. Visitation peaks in July and August with warmer weather and  blooming wildflowers. In spring and autumn, weather determines the availability of facilities and roads. During winter months a number of roads, facilities, and entrances close for the season.

Mount Rainier National Park

Located in the southwest corner of the park via SR 706, the Nisqually Entrance provides year-round access to the park. NOTE: To reach the Nisqually entrance using GPS use the address 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304. Fee station. If entering the park outside of daylight hours, purchase an online pass at Recreation.gov in advance, or at the next available staffed entrance.

Nisqually

Carbon River Entrance in the northwest corner of the park is open year-round via SR165 through Wilkeson. Vehicle access is permitted only to the park entrance. Beyond that point the Carbon River Road is open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Pay entrance fees at Carbon River Ranger Station a few miles before park boundary or use payment envelopes after hours.

Closed due to bridge closure.

Carbon River

Sunrise, White River, and southbound SR 123 are accessed via SR 410 from Enumclaw through the White River Entrance, open from late June to mid October. Fee station located on turn-off from SR 410 on the road to Sunrise. Hours may vary. Fee envelopes available for after hours.

Closed Seasonally

White River

In summer, travelers coming from east of the Cascades can enter the park using Chinook Pass (SR410), passing under the Chinook Entrance Arch walking bridge. Entrance open June to mid-November, 24 hours a day. No fee station; purchase pass at the next available staffed entrance.

Chinook

Branching off of SR123 just north of Ohanapecosh, Stevens Canyon Entrance provides access to Stevens Canyon Road, Paradise, and the west side of the park. Open late May to mid September. Fee station with fee envelopes available after hours.

Stevens Canyon

Located along SR 123 via Hwy 12 from Yakima or Packwood, this park entrance is open 24 hours a day from late May to early November. This is the closest entrance to the Ohanapecosh area. No fee station; purchase pass at the next available staffed entrance.

SR123/Ohanapecosh

In summer, travelers coming from the north can enter the park using SR410, which connects to SR123 and turns east at Cayuse Pass. Entrance open late May to early November, 24 hours a day. No fee station; purchase pass at the next available staffed entrance.

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