Mo44*UIscUtu&i NATIONAL PARK I UNITED STATES Historic Events DEPARTMENT OF THE MOUNT INTERIOR 1792 Capt. George Vancouver, of the Royal OPEN British Navy, first white man to re­ HAROLD L. ICKES, Secretary ALL RAINIER cord sight of "The Mountain," named YEAR it Mount Rainier in honor of his NATIONAL PARK friend, Admiral Peter Rainier. WASHINGTON l9 41

1833 Dr. William Fraser Tomlie entered NATIONAL PARK SERVICE northwest corner of what is now the NEWTON B. DRURY, Director park. First white man to penetrate ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT LONGMIRE this region.

CO^TE^TS OUNT RAINIER NATIONAL with cinders and steam-shredded parti­ 1857 Lt. A. V. Kautz and four companions M PARK was established by act of cles, lumps of lava, and occasional flows Congress, approved by President Mc- Wild Flowers Color the Alpine made first attempt to scale Mount of liquid lava that have solidified into Kinley, March 2, 1899- A subsequent Meadows Cover Rainier but did not reach summit. layers of hard andesite rock. Judging act, January 31, 1931, extended the east "The Mountain" 3 by the steep inclination of the lava and boundary to the summit of the Cascade cinder layers visible in its flanks, it is Flowers and Forests 4 Range, the boundary recommended by thought to have once attained an alti­ Mount Rainier Summit Climb . . 4 1870 Hazard Stevens and P. B. Van Trump the original bill. The park embraces tude of 16,000 feet. In subsequent ex­ Winter Sports 4 made the first successful ascent via 377.78 square miles (241,782 acres). plosions, the top 2,000 feet was de­ Fishing 5 Gibraltar route. stroyed, leaving a vast 3-mile crater sur­ Roads and Trails 5 "THE MOUNTAIN" rounded by a jagged rim. Within this, Guide Services 5 Mount Rainier, sometimes called small cinder cones were built up, form­ Administration 5 1890 The first woman, Fay Fuller, reached "the mountain that was God," rises ing the dome now constituting the main Naturalist Services 5 the summit of Mount Rainier. 14,408 feet and is the fourth highest peak, and rising 300 feet above the old Free Public Campgrounds ... 6 mountain in the United States. It is ap­ crater rim. Prominent among these are Seasons 6 proximately 11,000 feet above its im­ Point Success (14,150 feet) and Lib­ Approach Highways to Park . . 7 1899 Mount Rainier National Park estab­ mediate base and covers 100 square erty Cap (14,112 feet). Motor Coach Service to Park . . 7 lished by act of Congress. miles, one-fourth of the area of the Table of Mileages 7 Mount Rainier has more glaciers park. Railroad, Bus, and Airplane than any other peak in the United Unlike cone-shaped Fujiyama, Mount States proper. Five, the Nisqually, In- Services ...... 10 1912 President Taft visited the park. Hotel and Cabin Facilities . . . 10 Rainier is a broadly truncated mass graham, Emmons, Winthrop, and Ta- Post Office—Telephone—Tele­ resembling an enormous tree-stump homa, originate at the top, while others, graph . . 10 1913 United States Geological Survey es­ with spreading base and irregularly born of snows in immense cirques, Tables of Distances 11 tablished the elevation of Mount broken top. Its crowning snow mound merge impressively into the glistening Principal Points of Interest . : 13 Rainier as 14,108 feet above sea level. bears the proud name of Columbia armor of the great volcano. Most not­ Crest. able are the Cowlitz, Fryingpan, Car­ Like all volcanoes, Mount Rainier's bon, Russell, North and South Mowich, cone was built by its own eruptions— and Puyallup. Mount Rainier's glacial

2 Mount Rainier National Park • Washington Mount Rainier National Park • Washington 3 mantle totals more than 40 square ridges of treacherous crumbling lava Rainier National Park Co., Tacoma, Glacier for "Tin Pants" sliding, and miles. and pumice. Independent parties may Wash. to other places of interest. Summit trips climb provided there are qualified and At Paradise Valley a ski tow, 1,350 are guided as desired. Special fishing FLOWERS AND FORESTS experienced leaders. Professional guides feet long, takes skiers to a starting point parties are conducted from Paradise In glowing contrast to the glaciers and proper equipment may be obtained for downhill runs as long as 2 miles, Valley to Reflection Lake, with hiking are the multicolored wild flowers. Al­ at Paradise Valley (5,557 feet) from and a ski school with competent in­ equipment, fishing tackle, and a boat most 700 species of flowering plants, in July 1 to Labor Day (approximate structors is operated. included. Prices are reasonable. addition to hundreds of ferns, mosses, dates) for climbs via Kautz and Muir Daily saddle trips are conducted by FISHING and fungi, are found in Mount Rainier routes to the summit. Emmons route horse "wranglers" (guides) from Para­ National Park. The most noted of the starts at White River Campground No license is needed to fish in the dise Valley and Yakima Park. Special highly spectacular flower fields of the (4,500 feet) on the north side of the park. guide services and saddle horses are alpine meadows are Indian Henrys mountain. Relatively good fishing may be en­ available for trips to all sections of the Hunting Ground, Paradise Valley, Van joyed, in park lakes and streams which park. WINTER SPORTS Trump Park, Summerland, Spray Park, are stocked each year with various ADMINISTRATION Berkeley Park, and Klapatche Park. During winter months, 600 inches species of trout. Lakes are open to Mount Rainier National Park is ad­ Dense evergreen forests characterize of snow falls on mile-high Paradise fishermen from July 1 to September ministered by the National Park Serv the lower slopes along the main rivers Valley, on the south side of Mount 30, inclusive, and streams from June 1 ice, with the superintendent in immedi­ of the park. Up to the 3,000-foot ele­ Rainier, to cover the alpine area 20 feet to October 15, inclusive, unless posted ate charge. Park headquarters are at vation are seen the western hemlock, deep and provide superlative ski runs closed. Fishing tackle and bait may be Longmire. Douglas fir, western red cedar, amabilis of as long as 5 miles over expansive, purchased, and boats may be rented at and grand fir, and western yew. Be­ unobstructed terrain. The ski season Reflection Lake near Paradise Valley. NATURALIST SERVICES tween 3,000 and 4,500 feet are the opens with December, when approxi­ ROADS AND TRAILS Lectures.—During the summer, talks amabilis and noble fir, western hem­ mately 3 feet of snow is on the ground, on the natural history of this park, illus­ lock, Alaska cedar, and western white under normal weather conditions. Win­ Outstanding points of interest may trated with motion pictures and colored pine. The alpine fir and mountain hem­ ter skiing continues through January, be reached along park roads, but the slides, are offered nightly at Paradise lock are dominant at the 5,000-foot February, and early March. most spectacular scenery and fascinat­ Valley; nightly, except Sunday, at elevation, but white-barked pine and In March, April, and early May, ing natural phenomena are reached by Yakima Park and Longmire; and occa­ Engelmann spruce are also found. As warm sunshine favors Paradise Valley trails. sionally at Ohanapecosh. Programs start elevation increases size diminishes, the to bring skiing to its best. Light cloth­ Wonderland Trail, a 95-mile circuit at 8 p. m. extreme limit of tree growth being ing is worn, and skiers gain a deep of the peak, affords great pleasure to 7,500 feet. sun tan while following the exhilarat­ those who wish to enter remote areas. Museums.—Museums are maintain­ ing sport. Overnight shelters are provided along ed at Longmire and Ohanapecosh; nat­ MOUNT RAINIER SUMMIT CLIMB During the ski seasons, there normal­ the trail. ural history displays at Paradise Valley To insure safety, all prospective sum­ ly is a wide choice of hotel services at Tables indicating distances by road and Yakima Park. mit climbers must register with a Dis­ Paradise Valley on week ends and holi­ and by trail to these scenic attractions Hikes.—In summer, free hikes are trict Park Ranger at the time of start­ days (but no accommodations mid­ are given at the end of this booklet. conducted by ranger naturalists daily ing a climb and upon returning from week) and continuous service for a part from public centers to nearby features. GUIDE SERVICES the ascent. Climbers must give evidence of the spring ski season. When accom­ From Longmire—half or full day trips; that they are physically capable, have modations are not available at Paradise Rainier National Park Co. guide de­ from Paradise Valley—two hour trips had experience in similar hazardous Valley, facilities are offered at Long- partment at Paradise Valley rents com­ twice daily; from Yakima Park and climbing, and have proper equipment. mire. However, before planning a win­ plete hiking and climbing equipment. Ohanapecosh — trips of varying dis­ Mount Rainier is not an easy climb, be­ ter stay either at Paradise Valley or Professional guides lead daily parties tances. Trips are announced at lectures ing dangerously crevassed and having Longmire, it is advisable to write onto Nisqually Glacier, to Paradise and posted on bulletin boards at mus-

A Mount Rainier National Park • Washington Mount Rainier National Park • Washington 5 eums and natural history displays. and Ohanapecosh are equipped with The height of the summer season is Washington, is easily accessible by fine Nature Trails.—"Trail of the Sha­ stoves, wood, tables, water, and sanitary from about June 25 to early September. highways from Tacoma, Seattle, and dows" at Longmire; "Snout of Nis­ facilities. Campgrounds at White Rivet, All roads are open by late June if un­ Yakima, Wash., and Portland, Oreg. qually Glacier," reached from Glacier Tahoma Creek, and Carbon River, al­ usually heavy winter snowfall does not The East Side park road affords a Bridge on Nisqually Road between though less developed, have similar fa­ delay the opening of the season; trails through route inside the park so motor­ Longmire and Paradise Valley; "Nis­ cilities. At Tahoma Creek water must in lower elevations are open by late ists may loop from Tacoma or Seattle qually Vista Trail" at Paradise Valley; be taken from a stream. Food supplies June, upper trails by late July. During through the north and east park sec­ and "Emmons Vista" at Yakima Park. may be purchased at Longmire, Paradise this period all hotels and cabins are tions and continue south to Portland. Along these trails, trees, flowers, and Valley, Yakima Park, and Ohanapecosh. operating, campgrounds in lower areas points of interest are labeled for ready are open, with the high elevation camp­ MOTOR COACH SERVICE TO identification. SEASONS grounds usually available by mid-July. PARK It is advisable to write the Superin­ Activities within the park are at their Rainier National Park Co. operates FREE PUBLIC CAMPGROUNDS tendent, Mount Rainier National Park, height in summer and winter months; motor coaches from Tacoma and Se­ Longmire, Wash., for exact dates of Comfortable campgrounds at Long­ however, many visitors find conditions road openings each spring. attle to Longmire and Paradise Valley mire, Paradise Valley, Yakima Park, during the spring and fall enjoyable. throughout the year. During winter Formal introduction of the winter months motor coaches above Narada sports season usually is about mid- Falls (4 miles below Paradise Valley December, and it continues well into by road and 1.1 miles by trail) operate May. The most exhilarating ski season only on week ends. Roundtrip fare is from mid-March to early May when from Tacoma to Paradise Valley is $9; warm spring sunshine floods the snow. from Seattle, $10.50. During the sum­ During May and early June, skiing is mer months motor coaches are run still relatively good. Often there is suf­ from Tacoma, Seattle, and Yakima to ficient snow for skiing at Paradise Val­ Yakima Park (Sunrise). Roundtrip ley as early as Thanksgiving. fare from any of the three cities to During late September and October Yakima Park is $10.50. "Between sta­ leaves of bushes and ground cover in tion" motor coach service is available alpine meadows are brightly colored within the park and automobiles may with reds and yellows. Crisp weather be rented for trips from hotels. invites hiking trips. TABLE OF MILEAGES Nisqually Road to Longmire and Paradise Valley-Yakima Park, via Paradise Valley sections of the park on Ohanapecosh, 131 mi. the south side of Mount Rainier is maintained throughout the year; ac­ Paradise Valley-Yakima Park, via commodations always are available at Tacoma, 152 mi. one or both centers. Paradise Valley-City of Yakima, via Ohanapecosh and Yakima Park, 229 mi. APPROACH HIGHWAYS TO PARK Yakima Park-Portland, via Ohanape­ cosh and Paradise Valley, 297 mi. Mount Rainier National Park, situ­ Yakima Park-Tacoma, via Ohanape­ MAIN APPROACH HIGHWAYS To MOUNT RAINIER, NATIONAL. PARK ated in the west central section of cosh and Paradise Valley, 205 mi.

6 Mount Rainier National Park * Washington Mount Rainier National Park * Washington 7 GUIDE MAP SHOWING ROADS AND TRAILS IN MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK 1941 RAILROAD, BUS, AND AIRPLANE A grocery store and founrain also TABLES OF DISTANCES along roads as well as principal fea­ SERVICES operare at the lodge. The following tables of distances are tures ro be reached by short trails from recreation centers are listed. Elevation The three gateway cities to the park At Yakima Park. — Housekeeping presented to assist park visitors in plan­ figures and brief remarks tell some­ —Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima—are cabins are available at Sunrise Lodge ning trips within the park both by thing of the features. reached by a number of railway, bus, at the same rates as at Paradise Valley. roads and by trails. Points of interest and air lines. Information on these serv­ A cafeteria, grocery store, and fountain ices may be secured from travel agencies. also operate at the lodge. N1SQUALLY ROAD, NISQUALLY ENTRANCE TO PARADISE VALLEY—20 MILES.

HOTEL AND CABIN FACILITIES At Longmire.—Rates range from Distance from Elevation Name Park Paradise above Remarks $1.50 each for two in a cottage room entrance Valley sea level This booklet is issued once a year to $3.50 for a single room, with bath, and rates mentioned herein may have Miles Miles Feet in National Park Inn. Cabins are avail­ West Side Road Junction 1.0 19.0 2,100 West Side Road is open 15.1 miles to changed slightly since issuance. Latest able at same rates as at Paradise Valley. North Puyallup River. rates may be obtained by writing The Tahoma Creek 1.2 18.8 2,120 60-foot cedar-log bridge over stream. A lunch counter, fountain, and grocery Columbus Tree 3.4 16.6 2,363 Large Douglas fir over 700 years old. Superintendent, Mount Rainier Na­ store also operate at Longmire. Kautz Creek 3.6 16.4 2,378 Glacial stream. tional Park, Longmire, Wash.; Rainier Bear Prairie Point 4.8 15.2 2,500 Magnificent view of mountain. Longmire 6.6 13.4 2,761 Superintendent's headquarters, camp­ National Park Co., Tacoma, Wash., for At Ohanapecosh. — Accommoda­ grounds, National Park Inn and cabins, rates at Paradise Valley, Yakima Park, tions may be obtained at Ohanapecosh store, park museum, post office, com­ and Longmire; Ohanapecosh Hot munity building. Lodge at $4 a day, including meals, and Indian Henrys Trail 7.0 13.0 2,850 Trail to Indian Henrys Hunting Springs Lodge, Packwood, Wash., for $19 a week. Housekeeping cabins are Ground, 6.5 miles. rates at Ohanapecosh. Christine Falls 10.9 9.1 3,667 Beautiful falls. Trail to Comet Falls and operated at prices, varying according to Van Trump Park, 3 miles. At Paradise Valley. — Fine accom­ the number in party, from $1.25 a day Glacier Bridge 11.9 8.1 3,908 Trail to "snout" of Nisqually Glacier, 1/2 mile. modations are offered in Paradise Inn, to $15 a week. A store is operated Ricksecker Point 13-4 6.6 4,212 Fine view of mountain and surrounding American plan, from $6.50 each for throughout the summer season. country. Silver Forest 15.0 5.0 Fire-killed, weathered gray tree trunks. two persons in a room, without bath, Modern bathing facilities are avail­ Narada Falls 16.0 4.0 4,572 Falls in Paradise River; 168-foot drop. to $9 for a single room, with bath. Paradise Valley 20.0 0.0 5,557 Ranger station, campground, Paradise able at Ohanapecosh under supervision Inn, Paradise Lodge and cabins, store, Room rates at Paradise Lodge, Euro­ of a trained attendant for those desiring community building, post office. pean plan, are from $2.25 each for two to use the hot mineral waters. persons in a room, without bath, to $4 WEST SIDE ROAD, NISQUALLY ROAD TO NORTH PUYALLUP RIVER—15.1 MILES for a single room, with bath. A res­ POST OFFICE—TELEPHONE- Distance from _, taurant operates at Paradise Lodge. TELEGRAPH North Elevation Housekeeping cabins, equipped with Name Nisqually Puyallup ab?ve, Remarks Road River s« level cook stove, wood, cold running water, Post offices are maintained at Long­ Miles Miles Feet and lights are available, furnished, ex­ mire, Wash., all year and at Paradise Fish Creek 3.9 11.2 2,923 Small clear stream; fishing. cept bedding, linen, and dishes, at Inn, Wash., and Sunrise Lodge, Wash., Tahoma Campground 4.2 10.9 3,146 Wonderland Trail branches to Indian Henrys Hunting Ground, 4 miles. $1.75 for two persons; with bedding (at Yakima Park) from July 1 ro Labor Tahoma Vista 5.4 9.7 3,458 Fine view of mountain and surrounding and linen, but no dishes, at $2.50 for Day. Telephone communication to all country. Round Pass 6.9 8.2 3,879 Trail to Lake George, 1.2 miles (fish­ two persons. Three-room cabins for sections of the park and long distance ing) and Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout, four persons are available at rates telephone and telegraph services from 3 miles. Vista of mountain. double those for two persons. South Puyallup River 8.3 6.8 3,479 River crossing. the park are available. St. Andrews Creek 11.2 3-9 3,743 Trail to Klapatche Park, an alpine meadow, 3 miles. Klapatche Point 12.4 2.7 4,117 Fine viewpoint. North Puyallup River 15.1 2.7 3,707 Parking area. View of Hanging Glacier. Trail to Klapatche Park, 3 miles; Sun­ set Park, 4.5 miles. 10 Mount Rainier National Park • Washington Mount Rainier National Park * Washington 11 WHITE RIVER ROAD, U. S. HIGHWAY 410 (NACHES HIGHWAY) TO YAKIMA PRINCIPAL POINTS OF INTEREST PARK—15.6 MILES. REACHED FROM PARADISE VALLEY (Best reached on foot) Distance from ,., •ST US Elevation Distance and Name Highway Yakima ab?ve, Remarks direction Name from Elevation Remarks 410 Park sea level Paradise above Miles Miles Feet Valley sea level Entrance checking station 1.4 14.2 3,470 Ranger station. Purchase automobile permit. Miles Feet East Side Trail 3.8 11.8 3,745 Trail to Owyhigh Lakes and Ohanape- Nisqually Glacier 1.2 W 5,500 Largest glacier on south side of Mount cosh. Rainier. Fryingpan Creek Bridge 4.4 11.2 3,840 Wonderland Trail to Summerland and Glacier Vista 1.2 N 6,300 Wonderful view of entire Nisqually Paradise Valley. Glacier and mountain. White River Bridge 5.4 10.2 3,965 Road to White River Campground. Panorama Point 1.8 N 6,800 Panorama of Paradise Valley and Nis­ Trail to "snout" of Emmons Glacier, qually watershed. Glacier Basin, Yakima Park. AltaVista .6 N 5,800 Fine view; marker to identify all Yakima Creek 8.2 7.4 4,830 Drinking water. peaks and prominent points. Sunrise Point 12.9 2.7 5,085 Panorama of surrounding peaks. Stevens Monument 1.5 NE 5,900 Where Chief Sluiskin, Indian guide, Yakima Park 15.6 0.0 6,400 Ranger station, campgrounds, Sunrise waited return of first summit climbers. Lodge and cabins, store, post office. Golden Gate 1.5 NE 6,500 Where Paradise Glacier and Skyline Trails cross. Reflection Lakes 1.5 SE 4,861 Beautiful lakes below Tatoosh Range; fishing. EAST SIDE ROAD, OHANAPECOSH ENTRANCE TO CAYUSE PASS ON U. S. 410 Pinnacle Peak 3.0 SE 6,562 Sharp peak on Tatoosh Range. Inter­ ' 12.7 MILES. esting trip from Paradise Valley. Unicorn Peak1 4.7 SE 6,939 Highest peak on Tatoosh Range. Distance from ~, Sluiskin Falls 1.2 NE 5,900 First fall of Paradise River below XT Ohanapcv - Elevation Paradise Glacier, 300 feet high. Name cosh c sc above Remarks Entrance Pass 5ca lcvc'1 Paradise Glacier 1.5 NE 6,500 Clear ice glacier. Source of Paradise River. Miles Miles Fecc Stevens Glacier1 1.7 NE 6,000 Glacier draining into Stevens Canyon. Campground 0.1 12.6 1,914 Public campground beside Ohanape- Stevens Canyon 2.2 NE Below Stevens Glacier, 4 miles long, cosh River. yy mile wide, 1,000 to 2,000 feet deep. Ohanapecosh Hot Springs 0.4 12.3 1,983 Lodge, cabins, store, mineral baths. Mazama Ridge LOSE 5,900 Noted for abundance of wild flowers. Laughingwater Creek Trail 1.6 11.1 2,120 Spur to Cascade Crest Trail. Faraway Rock 2.5 SE 5,300 Excellent panorama of Tatoosh Range Silver Falls Trail 1.6 11.1 2,120 Beautiful falls on Ohanapecosh River. with lakes in foreground. Lake Louise 2.5 SE 4,500 Beautiful lake. Fishing. Cedar Flat 3.0 9.7 2,193 Stand of large, virgin cedar trees. 1 Panther Creek 4.1 8.6 2,310 Clear mountain stream. Cowlitz Glacier 3.0 NE 4,500 Largest glacier on southeast side of the mountain. Shriner Peak Trail 5.3 7.4 2,473 Trail to fire lookout station. 1 Vista of Mountain 5.5 7.2 2,650 Mount Rainier above ridges. Cathedral Rocks 3.2 N 8,262 Lofty spires between glaciers. Road Tunnel 10.1 2.6 3,905 Tunnel 512 feer long. McClure Rock 3.1 N 7,384 Flat rocky platform overlooking Para­ dise Glacier. Anvil Rock Fire Lookout 3.5 N 9,584 Sharp crest halfway between McClure station1 Rock and Camp Muir. ROAD DISTANCES BETWEEN YAKIMA PARK (SUNRISE) AND OHANAPECOSH Camp Muir Shelter1 4.0 N 10,000 Overnight shelter for summit climb­ (Via continuous route over White River Road, section of U. S. Highway 410 ers. To this point the ascent is rela­ (Naches Highway) and East Side Road—31.8 miles) tively easy. Beehive2 5.0 N 11,033 Pinnacle on Cowlitz Cleaver. Its shape Distance from resembles a beehive. Junction Tipsoo Camp Misery2 5.5 N 11,900 Above the Beehive. 2 XI W. R. Rd. Lake Gibraltar Rock 6.0 N 12,679 Large rock mass at head of Cowlitz Name Yakima White * U. S. East of Ohanape- Park River Highway Cayusc Cayuse cosh Glacier; a prominent feature of moun­ (Sunrise) Entrance 410 Pass Pass Entrance tain seen from south sections of park. Register Rock2 7.8 N 14,161 First point reached on rim of east Miles Miles Miles Miles Miles Miles crater. Yakima Park (Sunrise) 14.2 15.6 19.1 22.1 31.8 Columbia Crest2 8.3 N 14,408 Highest point on Mount Rainier. White River Entrance 14.2 ' 1.4 4.9 7.9 17.6 Point Success2 8.5 N 14,150 Most southern summit. About 250 Junction White River Road & U. S. feet lower than Columbia Crest. Hwy. 410 (Naches Highway) 15.6 1.4 3.5 6.5 16.2 Liberty Cap2 8.8 N 14,112 High point near the north end of Cayuse Pass (Junction U. S. 410 and mountain. East Side Road) 19.1 4.9 3.5 3.0 12.7 Tipsoo Lake (East of Cayuse Pass) 22.1 7.9 6.5 3.0 15.7 1 Upper section of trail is merely a route over snow. 2 Ohanapecosh Entrance 31.8 17.6 16.2 12.7 15.7 Climbing permits must be obtained from District Ranger to make ascent.

12 Mount Rainier National Park • Washington Mount Rainier National Park • Washington 13 REACHED FROM YAKIMA PARK (Best reached on foot)

Distance and N direction Elevation •D,m„u„ ame from above Remarks Yakima Park sea level Miles Feet Sourdough Trail 2.5 N 6.500 Easily acessible trail to Frozen Lake and Dege Peak. Wonderful view of Mount Rainier. TRAILS LEAD Burroughs Mountain 2.5 W 7,000 Panorama of Mount Rainier and sur­ HIKERS AND rounding ranges. SADDLE PARTIES Frozen Lake 1.3 NW 6,700 Water-supply reservoir. Barren re­ TO VISTAS OF gion. NATURAL Glacier Basin 5.8 SW 5,939 Old mine; view of mountain. Beauti­ BEAUTY ful alpine flora in season. Berkeley Park 2.8 W 6,000 Beautiful alpine park; wild flowers. Dege Peak 1.8 NE 7,006 On Sourdough Trail. An easy climb to good view of other Cascade peaks. Clover Lake 3-0 NE 5,728 Fishing; wild flowers. Shadow Lake 1.0 SW 5,800 Small lake near picnic ground. No fishing permitted. White River Campgrounds 3-0 S 4,500 Quiet protected campgrounds near terminus of Emmons Glacier. Grand Park 5.5 NW 5,700 Largest alpine park on north side. Summerland Park 9.5 S 5,900 Alpine park amid rugged peaks. Emmons Glacier 4.2 SW 4,719 Largest glacier in United States. Lake James 12.0 NW 4,370 Beautiful lake set in dense forest. A REACHED FROM LONGMIRE 2-day trip. (Best reached on foot) Winthrop Glacier 5.0 W 5,100 Second largest glacier on mountain. On trail to Mystic Lake. Distance and St. Elmo Pass 6.0 SW 7,415 High pass above timber line over­ ,T direction Elevation r,Qmni„ looking both Emmons and Winthrop Name trom above Remarks Glaciers. Longmirc sea level Mystic Lake 8.0 W 5,700 Alpine lake and flower fields. Miles Feet Steamboat Prow 8.0 SW 9,500 Upper end of cleaver dividing Win­ Trail of Shadows 0.5 N 2,761 A loop trail through deep woods; throp and Emmons Glaciers. mineral springs; homestead cabin. Camp Curtis 6.5 SW 9,000 Protecting rock used as shelter for Trees, flowers, and other features overnight camp by summit climbers. labeled. Columbia Crest2 10.0 SW 14,408 Highest point on Mount Rainier; on Ramparts Ridge 2.0 N 4,080 Good view of Mount Rainier and northwest side of east crater. Kautz Creek Valley. Mount Fremont 2.5 NW 7.200 Fire lookout. Eagle Peak 3.5 E 5,955 West end of Tatoosh Range. Magnifi­ - Climbing permit must be obtained from District Ranger to make ascent. cent view of mountain and surround­ ing country. River Trail 1.2 NE 3,100 Easy trail through fine forest. Cross REACHED FROM OHANAPF.COSH Nisqually River on log and return (Best reached on foot) via opposite side of river for loop. Public campgrounds 0.5 E 2,700 Free auto camp, community house, Distance and where talks are given by a naturalist. xr direction Elevation D,_,re. Beaver dams 2.3 S 2,500 Interesting beaver workings. Name from above Remarks Narada Falls 4.4 NE 4,572 Principal falls in Paradise River with Ohanapecosh sea level sheer drop of 168 feet. Silver Falls Loop 1.2 N 2,000 Beautiful falls on Ohanapecosh River. Paradise Valley 5.5 NE 5.557 Camps, hotels; base for mountain Follow new trail on north side of climb. river and return via old trail on south Van Trump Park5 2.7 N 5,500 Beautiful alpine meadow. Mountain side. Good fishing. goats often seen here. Three Lakes 6.5 NE 5,000 Picturesque lakes on Cascade Crest Indian Henrys Hunting Ground'1 4.0 N 5,500 Alpine meadow on west side of moun­ Trail, reached through deep forest. tain; luxuriant wild flowers; Mirror Tipsoo Lake 18.0 N 5.(00 Via Cascade Crest Trail, 18 miles, or Lake. via Cayuse Pass and East Side Trail, Lake George' 1.5 NW 4,232 Beautiful mountain lake; fishing. 12 miles. Gobblers Knob' 3.3 NW 5,540 Impressive vista of mountain, south­ Cowlitz Divide 4.5 NE 4,770 Good view of summit, reached by a west section of park and surrounding trail through deep forest. lunction area. ;t with Wonderland Trail to Indian Bar, Distance is from Christine Falls on Nisqually Road. Ohanapecosh Park, and Panhandle 1 Distance is from Tahoma Campground on West Side Road. •"' Distance is from Round Pass on West Side Road. Gap. 14 Mount Rainier National Park • Washington Mount 'Rainier National Park Washington 15 RULES AND REGULATIONS bite or strike. If not molested, the bears [Briefed] will not harm persons. Bears will break into camps or autos for odorous food. Let no one say, and say it to your shame, That all was beauty here until you came. Dogs, Cats, Firearms.—Dogs and Regulations are designed not only cats are prohibited in the park unless to protect the natural features of the on leash, crated, or otherwise under park but also to aid visitors in the full physical restrictive control at all times. enjoyment of this scenic area. You are The animals will not be allowed on requested to assist the park administra­ trails. The superintendent may set aside tion by respecting both the simple rules park areas in which dogs and cats will and the rights of others. The following not be allowed. Firearms are not per­ synopsis is for your guidance; complete mitted within the park unless sealed rules and regulations may be seen at any by a park ranger. Guns may be checked ranger station. Park rangers are here to at park entrances. help and advise you as well as to enforce Trees, Flowers, and Animals. — the regulations. Consult them freely. Within the park the destruction, injury, Entrance Hours.—Park gates are or disturbance in any way of trees, open for entry or departure from 6 a. m. flowers, birds, or animals is prohibited. to 11 p. m. However, dead and fallen trees may Automobiles.—An automobile per­ be used for firewood, except in camp­ mit, costing $1, is needed to enter Para­ grounds where wood is provided. dise Valley, Yakima Park (Sunrise), and Ohanapecosh sections of the park. Keep Park Clean.—Keep your camp One permit is good for both entrances clean. As far as possible, burn garbage and for the calendar year. The house in your campfire; place cans and resi­ trailer fee is $1. No auto or trailer per­ due in containers provided. If no con­ mit is needed at other entrances. tainer is provided, bury the refuse. Do not throw lunch papers, wrappers, or Fires. — Throwing away cigarettes, other trash along roads or trails. Carry cigars, matches, or any other burning the material until you can burn it or material along roads and trails is pro­ place in receptacle. hibited. Smoking while traveling on trails is not allowed. Fire permits must Lost and Found Articles.—Lost or be obtained from park rangers for found articles should be reported to a building fires at any point other than park ranger. at auto campgrounds. Build fires only Suggestions and Recommenda­ at designated places; extinguish COM­ tions.—Suggestions and recommenda­ PLETELY before leaving. tions as to improvements in any phase Warning About Bears. — Feeding, of the park operation and management touching, or molesting of bears is pro­ should be communicated immediately hibited; the animals are wild and may to the superintendent.

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