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Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier National Park I a o a ~~~~~-i~~~~~Activit)' and Progran1 Guide April 11-June30, 1994 The Ohanapecosh River flows from an inactive glacier and snowfield, its clear water reflecting only the green of the forest and the blue of the sky. A mile up stream from the campground, the river cascades over beautiful Silver Falls. elcome to the mountain realms Sunrise of dense old-growth forests, Sunrise, situated at 6,400 feet in the W dazzling wildflowers, tremen­ northeastern part of the park, is a place of dous snowfields and rugged glaciers. breathtaking vistas and the intriguing Towering above all this scenic display is beauty of fragile subalpine vegetation. the volcanic cone of Mount Rainier. The The road to Sunrise usually opens in early mountain is a volcano built up by repeated July, but may be open as early as June 25 eruptions and successive flows of lava. this year, weather permitting. Even as volcanic forces were building up this land, the inevitable power of glacial White River ice was scouring it down. An early name for this mountain was "Tahoma", given to The White River Campground is the it by native peoples who revered the starting point of summit climbs using mountain as a special place to be treated Camp Schurman and routes up the Em­ with respect. Enjoy a long look at this mons Glacier. You can connect with mountain and explore the realms of many trails here that lead into the wilder­ Tahoma. ness, including the Wonderland Trail. The Hiker Information Center at the White Longmire River Ranger Station contains exhibits on between Mount Rainier's old-growth photographs, really are gone - they melted backcountry destinations and minimum In 1883, while on a climbing trip to forest and the ice-capped peak itself. Lo­ and collapsed! It is still an area of interest impact suggestions. Climbers and over­ Mount Rainier, James Longmire hap­ cated at 5400 feet elevation on the to see where glacier ice only recently night hikers/campers may obtain wilder­ pened upon the meadow and mineral southern slopes of the mountain, Paradise melted away, leaving bare ground. ness or climbing permits for the park's springs that now bear his name. In 1890, receives an average of 630 inches of snow east side beginning on May 27. he built the Longmire Springs Hotel annually, and in 1971-72 received 1122 which provided visitors with a place to inches of snow. Often snowbanks remain I Carbon River rest and a base from which to explore the well into July. Here small clusters of firs area. This is the park's oldest developed Named for the coal deposits found in and mountain hemlocks punctuate the the area, Carbon River is located in the area. Visit the museum, take a walk in the open parklands. Early flowers are usually historic district or get out and stretch your park's northwest comer. Of all park areas seen at Paradise starting in mid-June. it has the heaviest rainfall and most legs on a hiking trail. Peak bloom (greatest flower variety and Trail of the Shadows, a short, gentle luxuriant forest. Some botanists suggest abundance) generally occurs by late July. Ohanapecosh that, rather than a lowland forest, what path, partially accessible for wheelchairs, Subalpine meadows are extremely provides views of the old-growth forest Examples of old-growth forest seen by you find here is an example of a temperate delicate. Walking in these areas requires rainforest. The Rain Forest Nature Trail and highlights the human history of the extra care. During this early season, settlers in the Pacific Northwest are rare area. today. The Ohanapecosh River Valley is at the Carbon River Entrance will help please stay on snow or follow flagged you understand this unique environment. routes which mark the trail surface below. one place where old-growth forest remains.Walk among stately Douglas-fir, A 3.5 mile trail from Ipsut Creek Paradise When the trails are fully melted out, Campground to the snout of the Carbon please stay on the trails. Your cooperation western hemlock and western redcedar, Paradise - the name seems appropriate 500 to 1,000 years old on the nature trail Glacier provides a close look at an active for this beautiful subalpine area nestled is needed for the meadows to survive. glacier. The ice caves, remembered in old in the Grove of the Patriarchs. OVERNIGHT HIKES PROTECT YOUR lanning an overnight backpacking trip VALUABLES Por summit climb? Be sure to stop at a Hiker Information Center for your permit. nfortunately, thieves visit Mount Rangers will assist with trip planning, and U Rainier along with the good folks and issue wilderness permits. The main reason find purses, wallets, and cameras to be for permits is to control the number of easy prizes. Don't leave cash or valuables people in one place at one time and limit in your vehicle, not even in a locked trunk. the impact from litter, human waste, and Report suspicious activity to any ranger trampling of the ground. station. The Longmire Hiker Information Cen­ ter, located in the log and stone building northwest section of the Park. beside the flagpole, opens June 11. Camping at all trailside camps as well Through June 10, permits are issued at the as Camps Muir and Schurman is available Every year, many of the 2+ million Longmire Museum. on a first-come, first-served basis. For people who visit Mount Rainier hike the The White RiverHiker Information information write: Backcountry Desk, meadow trails. Imagine the problems Center, located at the White River Mount Rainier National Park, Tahoma created when one person, multiplied by a Entrance Station, opens May 27. Woods, Star Route, Ashford, WA 98304, thousand, leaves the constructed trail. Carbon River Ranger Station opens or call (206) 569-2211, extension 3314, The best possible solution is for all of us May 1 and issues permits for the untilJune 11, then extension 3317. to prevent damage from occuring by staying on the constructed trails. LAUGHINGWATER DEADWOOD CREEK WESTSIDE ROAD 24 HOUR BRIDGE REPAIR BRIDGE REPAIR PARTIALLY OPEN INFORMATION aughingwater Creek Bridge on High­ xpect travel delays on SR 410 be­ nly the first three miles of this road­ ~r information on Mount Rainier Na­ L way 123 north of Ohanapecosh has Etween the White River road junction Oway into the scenic western side of Ftional Park, tune your AM radio to deteriorated to poor condition. The bridge and Cayuse Pass. Contractors are con­ the park will be open for the 1994 season. 1610K.Hz, near Nisqually Entrance. For is being replaced with a new structure structing a new bridge spanning Dead­ Foot and bicycle travel only .will be al­ up-to-date information on park roads, adjacent to the old one. During construc­ wood Creek. Flaggers, signs and signals lowed beyond Dry Creek. trails, facilities and weather, 24 hours a tion, expected to continue through the will inform travellers of hazards and Restrictions are due to the park's in­ day, dial: 1994 season, the existing bridge will con­ reduced speeds near the construction ability to mitigate glacier outburst flood­ tinue to be used. Expect temporary travel zone. A one lane temporary bypass bridge ing and damage caused by frequent tor­ (206) 569-2211 delays as the Federal Highway Ad­ is in place. Work on a new, safer bridge rential rains in the Tahoma Creek ministration works to provide a new, safer begins this spring and will continue drainage. TDD: (206) 569-2177 bridge for park visitors. through the 1994 season. Emergencies: 911 Tahoma + Page I Visitor Services 61.___0_n_·e_nt_a_tio_n_-_E_x_hl_·b_it_s__JI DI~ ___G_a_so_h_·n_e ____JI ·D.__I ~~Hi_·~_·n~g~-_P_e_n_ru_.ts~__J Longmire Museum: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., daily. Gasoline is not available in the park. Service sta­ Longmire Hiker Information Center: Opens June 11. Paradise: Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Cen­ tions are located in the nearby communities of Ashford, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday - Thursday; 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., ter: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays, Elbe, Packwood, Greenwater, and American River. Be Friday; 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday. Permits available for April 9 - 29. Then 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily, April 30 - prepared - check your guage. overnight trips. Located in the lobby of the large log and May 26; then 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., daily, May 27 through stone building next to the flagpole. Before June 11, summer. obtain permits at Longmire ~useum. Ohanapecosh Visitor Center: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., "'~ ___S_h_ow_e_r_s ____J White River Hiker Information Center: Opens May weekends, May 27/28/29, June 4/5 & 11112, then 9 a.m. Paradise: Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Cen­ 27. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., daily until June 19, then 8 a.m. - - 6 p.m., daily beginning June 13. ter: Lower level. Available 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Satur­ 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday; 7 Sunrise Visitor Center: Opens June 25, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. day, Sunday and holidays, April 1 - 30. Then 10 a.m.- 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday. Obtain permits for p.m., daily, May 1 - June 11; then 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., daily. overnight trips or for climbing above the high camps or travel on glaciers at the White River Entrance Station. Ci:l I Post Offices I .., C d Longmire National Park Inn Post Office: Open 8:30 ~ ampgroun s I a.m.
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