Hello everyone! My boyfriend and I were thinking about going to Mt. Rainer tomorrow but I am a little intimated by the weather forecast and the look of the webcams today. The weather looked awful today but it says it’s supposed to be sunny tomorrow. Seeing the weather today, do you guys think there will be ice on the roads tomorrow and do you think tomorrow will be an okay day to go?
I have lived in the Seattle area and have admired the mountain for over 15 years, but have only been to Rainier a few times. Skiing and Mountain biking are my go to activities, so I don't do much hiking. I broke my thumb a few months ago and haven't been on the bike as a result, and I am suddenly feeling like I've neglected so many great experiences. We finished the summer with doing several hikes, and my little one (4) can now manage a 4mi/1k foot hike.
All week we've been planning the Golden Gate to Skyline Loop. I saw someone post a photo earlier from Lake Tipsoo so we set the alarm for 4:30am to catch the sunrise there. Then afterwards, on the way to Paradise, we stopped at Reflection Lake and were met with absolute perfect conditions.
I’ve never been to Mount Rainier before. I’m getting dropped off by a friend on a weekday.
From what I’ve been reading a beginner should take the paradise skyline loop, but I heard a lot of information about getting there early.
Since parking isn’t going to be an issue what time would be ideal to get there? I’m assuming I don’t have to wait in a long line?
I read that the service even at the visitor center is really poor so I’m just thinking logistically how can I call my friend to get picked up? What is the best way to coordinate this? Since it’s my first hike, I don’t know how long I will take.
My group and I will be heading to Mt. Rainier this weekend to camp (hopefully at Cougar Rock campground if my friend snags a couple FCFS sites Friday morning). We’re compiling a list of things to bring. We’ve all camped before and know the basics, but I’m looking for gear ideas that people often don’t think about/things people overlook when camping out there. The weather will be coldddd this weekend compared to the past few weeks. Some rain and potentially snow expected Friday. We’re all mentally preparing for it.
Drop recommendations or advice please!
Hello! I plan on hiking the Skyline Loop for the first time in a couple weeks and wondering if anyone has advice on what to expect weather wise. Some sites say it will be snowy and icy.. waht gear do you recommend? TIA so much!
Hi! Next year May 2, 2027 - We’ll be disembarking Norwegian Cruise by 7AM, let’s say we’ll be done by 9:00AM.
We want to go to Mt. Rainier after, is that too late? We plan to rent a car from the Airport or whatever is near in Pier 66.
How it goes;
7-9AM : Disembark NCL
9-10AM: Time allotted to get rental car and stuff
10:30AM: Drive to Paradise center ?
12:30 NN: Arrive Mt Rainier Entrance by this time
6PM: Go back
Is this enough time? is 10:30am departure to Paradise too late already?
I have no idea how much time we should allot for this daytrip to Mt. Rainier. Just to share, we won’t be hiking the mountain, we saw we can opt to experience the trail instead, the falls, etc.
Is May 2 a good weather to go there?
Hi everyone! My group is planning to visit Mount Rainier this November, and we’re wondering if we should expect snow and whether tire chains will be needed.
We’ll be renting a car, and we’re a little worried that the rental company may not provide tire chains. For those who have visited in November, what did you recommend bringing or preparing for? Should we buy/rent chains separately, and is there anything else we should be prepared for?
Thank you!