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Entrance
$30
+ permits required
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⭐ Highlights
→Wonderland Trail — 93 mi circumnavigation
→Paradise — wildflower meadows in summer
→Camp Muir — summit base camp at 10,188 ft
⚠ Before you go
!Summit requires permit, guide, and experience
!Weather changes rapidly — whiteout conditions year-round
!Roads open June–November only
When to visit
Mount Rainier by Season
Spring (Apr–May)
Upper roads closed.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Wildflowers at Paradise peak July.
Fall (Sep–Oct)
Dramatic light. Fewer crowds.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Skiing at Paradise. Chains required.