10th Mountain Division Memorial

• A bronze plaque honors the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division which trained at Paradise during World War II.

Backbone Ridge

• Pause at Backbone Ridge along Stevens Canyon Road for views of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh Wilderness along the southern border of the park.

Backbone Ridge Exhibit Panel

• Backbone Ridge Wayside is located along Stevens Canyon Road with views of Mount Rainier.

Bench and Snow Lake Trailhead

• The Bench and Snow Lake Trail is a great hike for beginners, families with children, or those just looking for beautiful scenery.

Box Canyon

• Box Canyon is an impressive slot canyon along Stevens Canyon Road carved by the Muddy Fork of the Cowlitz River. A popular stop when touring the park by vehicle, Box Canyon includes a comfort station and picnic area.

Box Canyon: Canyon Exhibit Panel

• One of three exhibit panels at Box Canyon, this panel dives deep into the formation of this canyon.

Box Canyon: Forest Exhibit Panel

• One of three Box Canyon exhibit panels, this panel examines how plants can eventually grow on glacier-carved bedrock.

Box Canyon: Glacier Exhibit Panel

• One of three exhibit panels at Box Canyon, this panel reveals how glaciers have left a lasting mark on the landscape.

Carbon Glacier

• Located on the north side of Mount Rainier, the Carbon Glacier has the lowest terminus of any glacier in the contiguous United States.

Carbon River

• Located in the remote northwest corner of the park, Carbon River is home to temperate rainforest, Mount Rainier's lowest elevation glacier, and a dynamic river system. Hiking, bicycling, and camping opportunities abound.

Carbon River Rainforest Trail: A Different Rainforest Exhibit Panel

• Common trees found in temperate rainforests include western red cedar and Douglas-fir.

Carbon River Rainforest Trail: Above It All Exhibit Panel

• Look up! This exhibit panel highlights the complex canopy of the Carbon River temperate rainforest.

Carbon River Rainforest Trail: Beneath It All Exhibit Panel

• Temperate rainforests have a dense understory of plants.

Carbon River Rainforest Trail: Crowding Out Competition Exhibit Panel

• This exhibit panel highlights a temperate rainforest's middle canopy.

Carbon River Rainforest Trail: Rainforests Reuse Exhibit Panel

• Learn about the lush temperate rainforest of the Carbon River area through a set of exhibit panels.

Carbon River Rainforest Trail: Usual Forecast Exhibit Panel

• Explore Mount Rainier's temperate rainforest along the Carbon River Rainforest Trail.

Carbon River Rainforest Trail: Water Lovers Exhibit Panel

• Temperate rainforests are also home to amphibians like frogs and salamanders.

Carbon River Rainforest Trail: Welcome Exhibit Panel

• Start the Carbon River Rainforest Trail at the Carbon River Entrance.

Carter Falls

• This popular waterfall is named in honor of Harry Carter, builder of much of the trail between Longmire and Paradise.

Carter Falls Trailhead

• Carter Fall Trailhead provides access to the Wonderland Trail, the Nisqually River, and a moderate hike to view waterfalls.

Carter Falls Trailhead Exhibit Panel

• Carter Falls Trailhead provides access to the Nisqually River, a dynamic force of nature described in this exhibit panel.

Chenuis Falls

• Chenuis Falls is a series of cascades over smooth bedrock ending in a beautiful pool.

Chenuis Falls Trailhead

• Hike to a beautiful cascading waterfall in a less visited area of the park.

Chenuis Falls Trailhead Exhibit Panel

• Chenuis Falls Trail starts from the banks of the dynamic Carbon River. Learn more about this river system through this exhibit panel.

Chinook Entrance Arch

• The historic Chinook Entrance Arch spans the width of the Mather Memorial Parkway (SR 410). The impressive log and stone bridge supports the Pacific Crest Trail, near Tipsoo Lake on the eastern boundary of the park.

Christine Falls

• Christine Falls is a scenic waterfall framed by a historic bridge. It is located between Longmire and Paradise, along the road to Paradise. 

Climbers' Guide House Exhibit Panel

• The Climbers' Guide House has been in use since the 1920s by generations of climbers at Mount Rainier.

Columbia Crest Glacier

• The Columbia Crest Glacier occupies the summit crater on Mount Rainier.

Comet Falls

• This tall waterfall is one of the park’s most spectacular, with the highest drop falling over 300 feet.

Comet Falls & Van Trump Park Trailhead

• Plunging 320 feet, Comet Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the park and a popular destination for many hikers. Continue past Comet Falls to climb into the subalpine meadows of Van Trump Park.

Cougar Rock Picnic Area

• The Cougar Rock Picnic Area offers a quiet place to take a break and enjoy a meal in the forests of Mount Rainier National Park.

Cowlitz & Ingraham Glaciers

• Cowlitz and Ingraham are two glaciers that share a common terminus on the southeast slope of Mount Rainier.

Crystal Lakes Trailhead

• Crystal Lakes Trailhead is located along SR410 in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. The trail climbs up into the Cascade Range to two subalpine lakes.

Deer Creek Falls

• Deer Creek cascades over 60 feet into a scenic gorge.

Deer Creek Trailhead

• Connect to the Eastside Trail and Owyhigh Lakes Trail from SR 123 south of Cayuse Pass.

Denman Falls

• Hike or bike the Westside Road to this 140 foot waterfall along St. Andrews Creek.

Eagle Peak Trailhead

• Climb through forest to a saddle in the Tatoosh Range with panoramic views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding landscape. Trailhead begins in Longmire.

Edith Gorge Falls

• Visible from Paradise Valley Road, this waterfall cascades through the narrow Edith Gorge in several cascades.

Emmons Glacier

• The Emmons Glacier has the largest area of any glacier in the contiguous United States. 

Emmons Vista Overlook 1

• The first of two Emmons Vista Overlooks. View the whole northeast side of Mount Rainier, from the summit to the bottom of the White River Valley.

Emmons Vista Overlook 1 Exhibit Panel

• This exhibit panel explores the landscape of the Emmons Glacier.

Emmons Vista Overlook 2

• The second of two Emmons Vista Overlooks, providing additional views of Mount Rainier, the Emmons Glacier, and the White River Valley.

Emmons Vista Overlook 2 Exhibit Panel

• The second exhibit panel along the Emmons Vista Trail examines how the Osceola Mudflow dramatically reshaped the mountain and the surrounding region.

Emmons Vista Trailhead

• The Emmons Vista Trailhead at Sunrise provides access to several trails, including the Emmons Vista Overlooks, Silver Forest Trail, and the Sunrise Rim Trail.

Fairy Falls

• This 3-tiered cascade drops nearly 600 feet over a headwall of Stevens Canyon.

Falls Creek Falls

• This small waterfall has a series of cascades, with the tallest dropping 30 feet over mossy bedrock.

Glacier Basin Trailhead

• Hike along the White River Valley with views of Mount Rainier and the Emmons Glacier along the Glacier Basin Trail. Trailhead begins in the White River Campground.

Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout

• Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout, one of four historic fire lookouts in the park, sits on a rocky outcrop above Lake George near the Westside Road.

Green Lake Trailhead

• Hike a less traveled trail and discover a cascading waterfall and a beautiful lake surrounded by tall trees.

Grove of the Patriarchs Trailhead

• Explore the Grove of the Patriarchs and wander through trails boardwalks, bridges, and dirt paths while winding through centuries old trees.

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