Getting the Most What You Need to Know: From Your Visit • There are five areas which serve as bases for exploration: If you're like most people, you will probably • Narada Falls, 8 miles from Longmire (southwest corner) be eager to get out of the car and start exploring Longmire. Walk the steep but Paradise (south side) the park by the time you drive in the entrance short trail for the best view. Ohanapecosh (southeast corner) gates. To make the most of your visit, read the Parking is limited. Sunrise/White River (northeast corner) "What You Need to Know" box at right and then Parad ise, 12 miles from Carbon River/Mowich Lake (northwest corner). match the following suggestions with your time Longmire, is the most popular • Parking can be difficult or impossible to find on sunny and interests. destination in the park and is summer weekends at Paradise, Sunrise, Grove of the FROM THE SOUTHWEST, you'll entervia famous for its wildflower meadows. Patriarchs, and at trailheads between Longmire and the Nisqually gate. A hike here is Paradise. Try to visit these areas on weekdays, arrive early The arch of rewarding, but can in the day, and carpool to the park. giant cedar logs, be crowded. • Park roads are winding, road shoulders are narrow, and first erected in Services at the maximum speed limitis 35 m.p.h. in most areas. Watch 1911, and the 1908 Paradise include: for pedestrians, sightseers, and wildlife. Use pull-outs to Oscar Brown • The Jackson allow faster drivers to pass you safely. cabin, south of Memorial Visitor • Keep wildlife wild. Feeding park animals and birds is the road, are Center- open daily, exhibits, unhealthy for them and dangerous to you. examples of the rustic style of park architecture films, guided interpretive that became popular at Mount Rainier and other programs, book store, food national parks. service, gift shop, and restrooms. damage to the vegetation and soils. Please stay The Longmire Historic District, 7 miles • The Paradise Inn-lodging, dining room, gift on the trail and leave the flowers for others to from the park entrance, was the site of James shop, restrooms. enjoy. Longmire's homestead, lodging, and mineral •The Guide House-information about summit The section of road between Chinook Pass springs .resort. The first park headquarters was climbs with Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. and the north park boundary is part of the established here in 1916. Services at Longmire • The Paradise Ranger Station- open daily, Mather Memorial Parkway, named for Stephen include: climbing and wilderness permits and hiking Mather, the first director of the National Park •Longmire Museum-open daily. information. Service. •Wilderness Information Center-open The White River/Sunrise area is easy to visit daily, wilderness permits and hiking The p lon-t5 o~ -the 51/ba Ip ine meotlow5 ore m05-t if you enter from the east side, but requires quite information. a bit of driving from the southwest entrance. If ~rog i re and v11 lnerob le o5 -the 5now me l-t5 and • National Park Inn-food, lodging, gift you are camping, consider eastside campgrounds -the 50i I i5 we-t. Pleo5e 5-toy on c.on5-trvc.-ted shop. ,.. ,.. J __ at Ohanapecosh or White River. The road between Longmire and -trai 15 or on 5now l o-t leo5-t w - ~ ~F> ! ) on ly. The road to Sunrise passes the White River Po no-t -taKe 5hortc.11-t5 ac.r055 -the meotlow5! Paradise is winding and steep, and was Entrance Station about 1 mile from the junction designed for scenery rather than speed. En with Highway 410. The White River Wilderness route, consider stopping at: If you plan to hike, remember that Paradise Information Center here is open daily for • Cougar Rock Picnic Area, 2 miles from is located at 5,400' elevation and most trails are climbing and wilderness permits and hiking Longmire. hilly. Please stay on the trails: the meadows are information. • Christine Falls, 3.5 miles from Longmire. A very fragile and heavily visited. Five miles from the junction with Highway short walk from the pullout provides a A number of additional hikes are located on 410, you'll pass the one-mile spur which leads to spectacular view of the falls through the bridge the road between Paradise and Ohanapecosh. the White River campground and trailhead. opening. Parking is limited. See page 6 for details. Services at White River include a ranger station, • Glacier Bridge, 5 miles from Longmire, is worth FROM THE SOUTHEAST, your first stop campground, and picnic area. a stop for the view, but do not stop your car on will be Ohanapecosh. The east side of the park Eleven miles from White River, the road the bridge! Park in a paved pullout and use the is somewhat drier and sunnier than the west side, reaches Sunrise, also called Yakima Park. At an walkway. The lower end of the making it a good destination elevation of 6,400', this is the when Paradise and Longmire Nisqually Glacier is just above the Pe -t-5 are on 1 errrr 1 highest point to rocky cliff on the left side as you are wet and foggy. Services . . YI!I¥ F> •ffea 0!1 road5 and which you can ft! parKrng area5 an 1 m p a 115-t be lea5hed. drive in the park. look up the valley. include: 5 • Ricksecker Point, 6 miles Ohanapecosh Visitor og are no-tallowed on parK -tra;r5 . Summer is short from Longmire, offers Center-open daily, exhibits, here, but the excellent views of the guided interpretive programs, restrooms. views and excellent trail system make this Mountain and the Nisqually • Ohanapecosh Campground and picnic area. the second most visited location in the park. Valley. Between Ohanapecosh and White River, Parking can be a problem on sunny weekends; a short detour from try to arrive early or visit on weekdays. Services Cayuse Pass east on include: Highway 410 will take • Sunrise Visitor Center-open daily, exhibits, Longmire to Paradise you to Tipsoo Lake, guided interpretive programs, picnic area. Paradise to Ohanapecosh which is surrounded • Sunrise Day Lodge-food service, gifts (no Ohanapecoshtothe by subalpine overnight lodging). SunriseNv'hite River turnoff 17 miles 30 minutes wildflower • Public restrooms and telephones. The SunriseNv'hite River turnoff meadows. A short FROM THE NORTHWEST, you can visit to Sunrise 14 miles 45 minutes and pleasant trail the Carbon River area. A short trail near the Seattle to Paradise via Highway 706 99 miles 2 1/2 hours circles the lake. This Carbon River entrance station takes you into a Seattle to Paradise via area is heavily visited fine example of a temperate rain forest. The Highway 410 and Enumclaw 109 miles 3 hours and you'll see signs of gravelled Carbon River road ends approximately Yakima to Paradise 99 miles 2 hours Continued on pg 2... \r) Welcome For Your Information ...
WeictJm,e; ... A ••shake Up" Call: The Nisqually Earthquake ... to Mount Rainier Chances are if you live hour after the initial National Park, a crown in the Northwest, you can earthquake, but scientists do jewel of the northwest recall exactly what you In case of earthquake not believe that it was a result and of the National were doing at 10:54 a.m. on (or a prolonged rumbling noise I of the Nisqually quake. Small Park System. Behind Wednesday, February 28, earthquakes occur within the beautiful scenes of when a major earthquake the volcano every month or this great park are an rocked this area. The 6.8 two. exceptional group of magnitude Nisqually One reason the women and men who Superintendent]on]arv~ earthquake was centered 11 Nisqually earthquake did are at work around miles northeast of Olympia, ,,..!!!!!...... _...... not result in greater losses the clock to preserve and protect park resources at a depth of 32 miles. was the investment made in and provide for a quality experience for you. The Pacific Northwest is a tectonically active preparedness before the event. You, too, can Road crews are up early to clear rock fall or area and earthquakes are common. But it's been minimize your risks by being knowledgeable to patch holes in our mountain highways, trail nearly 40 years since an earthquake of similar about, and prepared for, geological events while crews are out for days repairing bridges for safe size jolted this area. The Seattle earthquake in you're at Mount Rainier as well as at home (see stream crossings, climbing rangers patrol the April 1965 had a magnitude of 6.7. The Puget tips below). For a comprehensive web site on the high mountain to educate and assist climbers, Sound earthquake in April 1949 registered 7.1 Nisqually quake, check out: and protection rangers work the front country (nearly three times as powerful as the Nisqually http://maximus.ce.washington.edu/ and wilderness to ensure your visit is a safe one. earthquake). -nisqually/ Biologists sample the air, water and wildlife to While there was great concern about the keep a pulse of the sensitive environment of the injuries (over 400) and damage (an estimated $2 park, and interpreters work the information billion) resulting from the quake, scientists and Geologic Hazards desks and lead walks that inform us all about the local residents were also concerned about the Recent research has improved our wonders of Mount Rainier. Electricians, earthquake's effect on Mount Rainier. In other understanding of this active volcano. Although plumbers, carpenters, water treatment operators areas of the world, regional earthquakes have eruptive events are usually preceded by an keep the infrastructure operational and restore triggered small earthquakes within volcanoes, set increase in earthquake activity, other geologic the great historic structures of the park, and off large landslides, and in a few cases upset hazards such as mudflows (also known as administrators keep the supplies in stock, the magmatic systems, prompting eruptions. lahars), glacial outburst floods, or rockfall can computers running, and the budgets Although it hasn't erupted since the mid- occur without warning. accountable. 18oos, Mount Rainier is an active volcano. It also Needless to say, the longer you stay in an area These are employees of the U.S. Government has an extensive history of lahars-muddy, fast where there are geologic hazards, the greater the and they take a great deal of pride in the service moving slurries of rocks, mud, and water that chance that you could be involved in an they provide to you and the park every day. look like wet-flowing concrete. Lahars can be emergency event. National Parks have consistently been one of the triggered by earthquakes, landslides, rainfall, All river valleys in the park are vulnerable to most popular destinations in America not only outburst floods, or other events. They can occur geologic hazards. While most people consider because they are beautiful places, but also without warning. the danger to be relatively low, YOU must decide because they are maintained with a deep So, there were more than a few quickened if you will assume the personal risk of visiting and devotion from a small dedicated staff along with heartbeats when the Nisqually earthquake shook staying overnight in these potentially dangerous an energetic group of volunteers. So when you the park. One employee recalls, "I was running locations. are out there in the parks this summer and see too fast to think. I was really freaked out at first If you are near a river and notice a rapid one of the "behind the scenes" workers, say because I didn't know what the source of the rise in water level or hear a roaring sound "Thanks." I do. earthquake was. Was it a lahar? Was the mountain coming from upvalley-often described as erupting?" At Longmire, visitors and employees sounding similar to a fast-moving freight -~\~\~~~ evacuated up the Rampart Ridge trail. train-move quickly to higher ground! A ...... ___; Schoolchildren at the Columbia Crest School in location 160 feet or more above river level Jon Jarvis, Superintendent Ashford boarded buses, ready for evacuation. should be safe. Mount Rainier National Park The lahar detection system in the Puyallup River Detailed information is available from valley increased its rate of data collection. Had a scientists at the U.S.G.S. Cascades Volcano lahar been detected, an alarm would have Observatory, 5400 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver, sounded in the town of Orting. There are not, WA 98661. Website: http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/ however, lahar detection systems in Mount Rainier's other river valleys. In these places, you have to become your own lahar detection system: ... "Your Visit" continued from page 1 if you hear something that sounds like an five miles east of the entrance station at Ipsut approaching train or jet coming from up river, Creek campground. The road is prone to and/or feel prolonged rumbling, immediately get flooding and may close at any time. From Ipsut to higher ground! Creek a trail leads 3.6 miles (one way) to the Although the Nisqually earthquake triggered Carbon Glacier, one of the largest and lowest some ice and snow avalanches, it was more of a elevation glaciers in the lower 48 states. Entrance Fees "shake up" call at Mount Rainier than an A 22-mile drive on SR 165 from Wilkeson will emergency event. While earthquakes can take you to Mowich Lake, the largest and The entrance fee for Mount Rainier National increase seismic activity in volcanoes, seismic Park is $10 per single, private, non-commercial deepest lake in Mount Rainier National Park. The restlessness is common to Mount Rainier. In fact, road is unpaved after the first three miles and may vehicle. It covers everyone in the vehicle and is a small earthquake shook the volcano about an valid for seven consecutive days. The entrance be rough. fee for a single motorcyclist or bicyclist, Check current road conditions before pedestrian, charter bus passenger, or passenger Accessibility travelling to either Carbon River or Mowich in a non-privately owned vehicle is $5 per person. Lake. Wilderness and climbing permits and • Most comfort stations, visitor centers, picnic There is no charge for Golden Age , Golden hiking information for the Carbon/Mowich area areas, and designated campsites are accessible Access, Golden Eagle, or National Park Pass are available at the Wilkeson Wilderness holders. For fee information on tour buses, or accessible with help for wheelchair users. Information Center located in downtown annual passes, and Golden Passports, call (360) • Accessible lodging is available inside the park Wilkeson. and in local communities. 569-2211, ext. 6003. Ifyou 've exhausted this list, stop at any visitor • In the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise, center or ranger station for more ideas. written information, exhibits, and scripts for Mount Rainier National Park is a favorite Editor/Designer: Alisa Lynch uncaptioned audiovisual programs are destination for about two million people each Chief of Interpretation: Maria Gillett available. Superintendent: Jon Jarvi s year. We invite you to reconnect with nature and Con tributors: Ri ck Kirschner, Jim Petterson, • An accessible boardwalk at Kautz Creek (3 history by hiking, camping, picnicking, taking Carol Sperling, and Ted Stout. miles SW of Longmire) leads to an overlook photographs, and joining guided interpretive Publisher: Northwest Interpretive Association of the 1947 debris flow and a view of the programs. Please help protect this special place 909 1st Ave., Ste. 630, Seattle, WA 98104 mountain. and all of its features for generations to come! Tel. (206) 220-4140 • TDD: (360) 569-2177. (:;i Printed in soy-based ink on recycled paper. \~ ------Safety is the Starting Point for a Great Visit!
''Leave No Trace" Carry the Mountain Lions 11 10 Essentials" Mountain lions, also called of your Wilderness trip cougars or pumas, are common • plan ahead & prepare and know how to use them! but rarely observed in Mount • travel & camp on durable surf aces • map of the area Rainier National Park. Consummate • dispose of waste properly •compass hunters, they prey primarily on black • leave what you find • extra food and water tailed mule deer and elk calves in the western • minimize campfire impacts* • first aid kit Cascades. Lions are quite large and distinctly cat • respect wildlife • flashlight, extra batteries & bulb like in appearance, with a very long tail. From • be considerate of other visitors • sunglasses & sunscreen nose to base of tail an adult male may measure • pocketknife 50", and its tail may be 36" long. Mountain lions * for emergency use only; fires are not • extra clothing & rain gear generally have gray to reddish-tan fur. allowed in Mount Rainier's Wilderness. • emergency shelter No lion-caused human injuries have • matches in a waterproof container* occurred at Mount Rainier, although sightings and encounters have increased in recent years. Wilderness camping permits are required for all overnight stays in the park's backcountry. Powerful hunters, lions can pose a threat to Climbing permits are required for travel above 10,000' and/or on glaciers. people, especially when just learning to hunt or when protecting their young. As humans have Planning to Hike moved into relatively undeveloped rural areas in Safety First! the past few decades, lion attacks have become Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent the Muir Snowfield? more frequent. However, attacks on humans by opportunities for exploration and adventure, but The Muir Snow.field, a permanent field of mountain lions are still rare. It's very unlikely it also offers opportunities to get lost or injured. snow, ice, and rock outcrops, is located north of you'll see a mountain lion while you're here. If Reduce your risk by following these simple Paradise, between 7000' - w,ooo' in elevation. you do, remember: guidelines: Thousands of people Beware If yov t.1re no-t -trv ly l
Evening Program The National Park Inn and the 9 p.m. thru July 31. 8:30 p.m. beginning August 1. General Store are located nearby. Explore a variety of topics on Mount Rainier's natural and cultural history. See page 6 for hours and services. Program topics/titles are listed on area bulletin boards. Meet at the Cougar Rock Campground Amphitheater. Additional parking is available at the • • • • • • • The Cougar Rock Campground picnic area across from the campground (45 minutes). is located nearby. See page 7 for details.
Paradise Area FACILITIES Sub-alpine Stroll &SERVICES 10:30 a.m. s Explore the wildflower meadows around Paradise and learn how life adapts to mountain conditions. This walk may be wheelchair accessible; • • • • • • • The Jackson Visitor Center check with the rangers at the front desk. Meet at the flagpole outside the (information, exhibits, films, book Jackson Visitor Center (1.5 hours, 1 mile). sales, food service, gifts, and showers) is open daily from 9 a.m. Oh, What a Paradise! to 7 p.m. Tel. 360-569-22n x. 6036 11 :30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Our efforts to protect and revegetate the Paradise Meadows continue The Paradise Ranger Station every summer. Watch this slide program to learn more about the ongoing • • • • • • • (climbing and wilderness program and what you can do to participate. Jackson Visitor Center information and permits) is open auditorium (20 minutes). daily. Sun. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Junior Ranger Program Fri. - Sat. 6 a.m. - I p.m. 12:45 p.m. (may close during rescues or Hey kids: cool stuff happens at Paradise! Meet a ranger for fun and medical emergencies). educational activities for kids ages 6-11. Programs may be indoors or Tel. 360-569-22n x. 6009 outdoors, weather and activity dependent. Meet at the Jackson Visitor • • • • • • • Center lobby, near the relief map. Parents are welcome (1 hour). The historic Paradise Inn is located nearby. See page 6 for 100 Years in Paradise hours and services. 1 p.m. The park was established in 1899 and like today, Paradise was a prime Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. destination! Join this easy walk through part of the historic area to gain a (RMI) offers guided climbs of Mount Rainier and related perspective on visiting the park in the early years. This walk may be wheelchair • • • • • • • accessible; check with the rangers at the front desk. Meet at the Paradise seminars. Their operation is based Ranger Station flag pole, in the upper parking lot. (1 hour, 1 mile). out of the historic guidehouse. Tel. 360-569-2227 Perilous Beauty 3:15 p.m. Did you know that Mount Rainier is an active volcano? Learn more in this • • • • • • • video. Jackson Visitor Center auditorium (30 minutes).
Nisqually Vista Walk 3:30 p.m. Is Mount Rainier an active volcano? What's the difference between glacial ice and regular ice? Learn about our active, icy volcano on this leisurely • • • • • • • walk. Meet at the flagpole outside the Jackson Visitor Center (1.5 hours, 1.25 miles).
Evening Program 9 p.m. Explore a variety of topics about Mount Rainier National Park. Topics are • • • • • • • posted in the Jackson Visitor Center and the Paradise Inn. Meet in the Paradise Inn lobby (45 minutes). © ------_.;..------~ Interpretive Activities & Visitor Services -- July 1 to September 3, 2001
Sunrise/White River Area FACILITIES ~E Emmons Glacier Walk &SERVICES 9 a.m. Walk to a close-up view of the largest glacier in the contiguous United States. Meet at the White River Patrol Cabin in the White River campground • The Sunrise Visitor Center (2 hours. 3.5 miles). (information, exhibits, and book sales) is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 Sunrise Stroll p.m. Tel. 360-663-2425 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Explore the natural and cultural history of Sunrise on this short walk. Meet • • • • • • • The White River Ranger Station at the Sunrise Visitor Center (30 minutes. 0.5 mile). is open daily for climbing and wilderness information and Mount Fremont Lookout permits. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. - Wed. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. A park naturalist will be available to answer your questions as you enjoy the Thurs. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. view. Meet at the Mount Fremont Fire Lookout. 6 miles (roundtrip) hike • • Tel. (360) 663-2273 from Sunrise. The Sunrise Day Lodge offers Junior Ranger Program food service and a gift shop (no 10 a.m . overnight lodging). See page 6 for Meet a ranger for fun and educational activities for kids ages 6-11 and hours and services. parents too! Meet at the White River Campground amphitheater. • (45 minutes). The White River Campground is located nearby. See page 7 for Evening Program at White River Campground details. 7 p.m. Explore a variety of Mount Rainier natural and cultural history topics. Program topics/titles are listed on area bulletin boards. Meet at the White River Campground Campfire Circle (45 minutes). • • •
Ohanapecosh Area r Grove of the Patriarchs Walk FACILITIES 10 a.m. &SERVICES Walk along the Ohanapecosh River to a magnificent grove of ancient trees. Meet at the Grove of the Patriarchs parking area (limited parking), near the • • • The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center Stevens Canyon Entrance Station (1.5 hours. 2 miles). (information, exhibits, and book sales) is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 Silver Falls Walk p.m. Tel. 360-569-22n x. 6046 10 a.m. Explore the forest on the way to a breathtaking waterfall. Meet at the The Ohanapecosh Campground bulletin board by the bridge in Loop B of the Ohanapecosh Campground. • • • is located nearby. See page 7 for (2 hours. 3 miles). details.
Junior Ranger Program 2 p.m. Fun in the forest for kids ages 6-11 and parents too! Space is limited. Register at the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center. Meet at the Ohanapecosh • Campground Amphitheater (1 hour).
Evening Program 9 p.m. thru July 31. 8:30 p.m. beginning August 1. Explore a variety Mount Rainier natural and cultural history topics. Program topics/titles are listed on area bulletin boards. Meet at the Ohanapecosh • • • • • • • Campground Amphitheater. Additional parking is available at the picnic area. (1 hour). CARBON RIVER ROAD IS SUBJECT TO FLOODING AND ~ MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. ~ 7>~ 7>~ e"'07>.<:l>~ 07>~ Check current status at an ~07> 0~'S e"''S eo<::' .§". 07>~ ~..§ entrance station or visitor center. Carbon River Area o/~~~~~~ ~~ FACILITIES Junior Ranger Program &SERVICES 10 a.m. If you're 6-11 years old, don't miss this fun-filled program! Topics and hands- Obtain wilderness permits at the on activities vary. Parents are welcome to attend. See a ranger or check Carbon • Wilkeson Wilderness Information River/lpsut Creek bulletin boards for location (1 hour). Center in downtown Wilkeson. Sun. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Campfire Program Fri. - Sat. T30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Tel. (360) 829-5127. Explore a variety of topics on Mount Rainier National Park. Programs are • posted on Carbon River/lpsut Creek bulletin boards. 45 minutes. Meet at The Ipsut Creek and Mowich the lpsut Creek Campground amphitheater (45 minutes). Lake Campgrounds are located nearby. See page 7 for details. ~------~ ® Fee Demo Program/Facilities Long-Range Planning Hiking and Climbing
Plea5e CONSeRve WA..,-~=/ .,.., . Your Fees at Work d '1.-,...... _ vllrinq rovqh+- c..ond;t-;on5 and a lway5, make User Fee Mount Rainier National Park is part of the every drop c..ovnt-. U5e wat-er Wi5ely. improves this park Congressionally-authorized Recreation Fee Demonstration Program. The program allows federal land management Park Planning agencies to increase and retain entrance and user Planning for the future of Mount Rainier fees. Eighty percent of the fees at Mount Rainier National Park is a monumental task and are kept in the park, while twenty percent are responsibility that is shared by park managers made available to other parks in need. and the public alike. You may have already Current "Fee Demo" projects include: attended public meetings or seen newsletters completion of the last mile of the Wonderland about the planning process in which Mount Trail, upgrading sewage treatment facilities, Rainier is currently engaged. When completed, rehabilitating trails at the Grove of the Patriarchs the product of this process, a General and Reflection Lakes, upgrading interpretive Management Plan and Environmental Mount Rainier guides, r9r2 exhibits and media, and rehabilitating Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) for Mount campgrounds. Rainier National Park, will outline a broad Climbing Mount Rainier Your fees are playing a vital role in fulfilling philosophical approach to managing the park Over IO,ooo people attempt to climb Mount Mount Rainier National Park's mission to and specific actions that are needed to reach Rainier each year. About half actually make it to protect park resources and to provide for visitor identified goals as we move into the 21st century. the 14,410' summit. enjoyment. As you explore the park, look for Later this fall, watch for notices regarding the Climbing information is available at ranger signs of your fees at work! release of the Final GMP/EIS and Record of stations and on the park's web site at Decision (ROD) approval document for the www.nps.gov/mora/home.htm. For pre Food& beginning of implementation. recorded route conditions, call (360) 569-2211 ext. To be placed on the mailing list for future 6009. Lodging newsletter(s), please contact Superintendent, Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. (RMI) Mount Rainier National Park, Tahoma Woods conducts guided climbs and related seminars. For lodging reservations in the park call Star Route, Ashford, WA. 98304-9751. Tel. (360) Call (360) 569-2227 or visit RMI's website at Mt. Rainier Guest Services at 360-569-2275 569-22II ext. 2301. E-mail: [email protected] www.rmiguides.com for more information. www.guestservices.com/rainier Guide services on the Emmons Glacier Nat1~nal Park Inn (Longmire) Route are offered by: Lodging and dining. Open year-round. Pon'+- let- a 51ip, -trip, or ~al I rllin yo/Ir Vi5i-t Front desk: 7 a.m. -IO p.m. daily Wear proper ~oot-wear I Com~or-t, $/lppor-t, •Alpine Ascents International (206) 378-1927 Restaurant: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily IJl1d -trac,-tiOl1 are 'l/i-tal. eac.h yet>r, ;nakqµa-te ·American Alpine Institute (360) 671-1505 ~oot-wear ;5 -to blame ~or do7-en5 o~ if!illrie5. •Cascade Alpine Guides (425) 602-0656 -~t1_opal_Park Inn Post Qftlce (Longmire) •Mount Rainier Alpine Guides (360) 825-3773 Open year-round. Closed Sundays and Holidays. Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Easy & Moderate Hikes
General Store (Longmire) Roundtrip Area Trail Name Trailhead Location Comments Open year-round. Groceries, gifts,firewood. Distance 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily 3 miles west of 0.4-mile loop Short hike in old growth Firewood is also available in Loop A of Cougar Twin Firs Rock campground: Longmire trail forest. Limited parking. Friday - Sunday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Good for children & Trail of the Across road from the 0.7-mile loop Longmire evening strolls. Shadows National Park Inn. trail Jc ckso_n VisitQr Center (Paradise) Meadow/Mtn. views. Grill & Gift Shop: Easy hike, climbs 500' at IO a.m. - 7 p.m. daily Carter Falls 2 miles east of Longmire 2 miles Showers (located in the basement): end. Available 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ??? Just west of the Jackson 1.25-mile paved Meadow & glacier Nisqually Vista Visitor Center loop views, strollers OK. P_arad1s_e_Inn (Paradise) Front Desk: Open 24 hours daily Paradise 1 mile via the Leads through Upper parking lot, near east side of the wildflower meadows to Dining Room Myrtle Falls the restrooms Skyline a waterfall. Great views Breakfast 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Trail/paved of the Mountain. Lunch 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Bench & Snow 1 mile east of Louise Watch for bears in late 2.5 miles Sunday Brunch II a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Stevens Lakes Lake, south of road summer. Glacier Lounge 12 p.m. - II p.m. Canyon Road View a deep, narrow Box Canyon n miles east of Paradise 0.5-mile loop Gift Shop 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. canyon. Snack Bar 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Grove of the Near Stevens Canyon Old growth forest, 1.2-mile loop Parad1sj? Im1Post Office Patriarchs entrance ancient trees. Closed Sundays and Holidays. Ohanapecosh Ohanapecosh Visitor Old growth forest, Silver Falls 2.4-mile loop Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Center waterfall. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mather Off SR 410, east of Short trail around the Tipsoo Lake 0.5-mile loop Sundse L.Qdge Parkway Cayuse Pass lake. Mountain views. Day use only/no overnight lodging. Emmons Upper end of White Mountain and glacier Snack Bar/Gift Shop 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. White River 3 miles Moraine Trail River Campground views.
Emmons Vista South side of parking lot 1 mile Suitable for strollers. Wildflower meadows Gasoline, lodging, dining, and other services Nature Trail North side of parking lot 1.5 miles and great Mountain Sunrise views. are available in local communities. A list of these services is available at park visitor centers and Mount Obtain map at visitor on the park's web site: www.nps.gov/mora. Fremont North side of parking lot 6 miles center. Take water and Religious services are available in the park and Lookout snacks. in local communities. Check trail conditions before hiking. Trails and roads may be snow-covered. Please stay on GAS IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE PARK. @------trails. Do not pick wildflowers or feed wildlife. Pets are not allowed on trails. Special Programs • Drive-in Campgrounds join a subject matter expert on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for an in-depth look at some aspect ofthe park's history and resources. All talks are free and open to all. Times and locations vary. Ask for a Junior Ranger Activity Book. It's FREE Locations: and available at visitor CR Cougar Rock Campground Amphitheater OH Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater centers. Complete it and WR White River Campground Campfire Circle you'll earn a badge and PA Paradise Inn Lobby certificate. You'll also learn lots of cool stuff Thursday, July 5 - 7 p.m., WR Thursday, August 9 - 8:30 p.m., OH about your park! Living With A Volcano in Your Backyard Early Visitors: the Archeological Record of Carolyn Driedger, Hydrologist Mount Rainier U.S. Geological Survey Pat McCutcheon, Archeologist Central Washington University MOUNT ST. HELENS INSTITUTE Wednesday, July n - 9 p.m., CR Events at Mount Rainier 8500 Years of Human History: the Wednesday, August 15 - 9 p.m., PA Registration andfees required. Contact Archeology of Mount Rainier The May 18, 1980 Eruption of Mt. St. Helens the Mount St. Helens Institute at (360) 891- Greg Burtchard, Archeologist Robert Yates, Geologist 5095for information. National Park Service Oregon State University Saturday, July 14 Thursday, July 12 - 9 p.m., OH Thursday, August 16 - 7 p.m., WR Ancient Forest Ecology Exploring the Buried Forests around Fire Chasers and Adventure Seekers: Robert Van Pelt, Forester Mount Rainier The Historic Trails of Mount Rainier University of Washington Pat Pringle, Geologist Paul Sadin, Park Ranger-Historian Washington Department of Natural Resources National Park Service Saturday, September 8 Emmons Glacier Geologic Odyssey Wednesday, July 18 - 9 p.m., PA Wednesday, August 22 - 8:30 p.m., CR Carolyn Driedger, Hydrologist Mean and Green: Lifestyles of High Mountain Medley: Songs, Stories & More ... U.S. United States Geological Survey Altitude Plants Patricia Heusner, Park Ranger-Educator, Laurie Kurth, Botanist, National Park Service National Park Service
Wednesday, July 19 - 7 p.m., WR Thursday, August 23 - 8:30 p.m., OH OLYMPIC PARK INSTITUTE (OPI) Mountain Fever Updating Mount Rainier's Geologic Story: Jim Ross, Park Ranger, National Park Service Results of Recent Geologic Research Events at Mount Rainier Tom Sisson, Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey Registration andfees required. Contact Wednesday, July 25 - 9 p.m., CR OPI at (360) 928-3720 for information. Wild about Rainier: Wildlife Research Wednesday, August 29 - 8:30 p.m., CR?? at Mount Rainier Nisqually Culture Saturday, August 4 Cori Conner, Biological Technician The McCloud Family Wildflowers of Mount Rainier National Park Service Nisqually Tribal Members Jack Morrison, Park Ranger-Naturalist, National Park Service Wednesday, July 26 - 9 p.m., OH What's Cooking at Cascade Volcanoes? 60-therinq .Qirewood in -the porl<. i5 prohibi-ted. Tuesday - Friday, August 7 - 10 Willie Scott, Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey Firewood i5 °" oi lob le .Qor 5o le o-t -the L-onqmire What's Cooking At Mount Rainier: 5-tore ona -the Co11qor ! Ohanapecosh* 188 + SE corner of park, $12 A Blast From the Past OpenMay25 1914' 1 group 11 miles NE of $15* x x A new feature to Oct. 9, 2001 site Packwood on SRI23. recently premiered on the park's website: Nature White River E side of park, Notes. Open]une 22 4400' $10 112 x 5 miles W of Hundreds of issues of to Oct. 1, 2001 White River Entrance. the notes were published NW corner of park, by park naturalists from lpsut Creek 5 miles E of Carbon 1923 through 1939· They Open all year, 31 + River Entrance. 2300' 2 group featured articles on depending on snow $9 x ROAD SUBJECT TO sites plants, wildlife, road and & road status WASHOUT -- may trail conditions, park close at any time. regulations, safety cautions, and history, along with poems, illustrations and anecdotes. NW corner of park, at Mowich Lake x The internet and the special efforts of two 30 NO the end of SR165. Open May25 None walk-in park volunteers have made it possible to 4950' Potable Unpaved Road. to Oct. 8, 2001 sites experience yesterday today. Over 150 issues are WATER NO FIRES. currently on the web. We hope to continue adding issues until the collection is complete. * Advance reservations are required for Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh Campgrounds from the last Check it out at: Monday in June through Labor Day. Call 1-800-365-CAMP up to 5 months in advance or reserve your site online at http:l/reservations.op~.9ov The nightly fee during the reservation period is $15 per site. www.nps.gov/mora/notes/nn-intro.htm All other campgrounds are operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Park Partners Deep green forests and Thank You Volunteers! natural wonders. Civil War Each year more than battlefields and presidential homes. In grand cities and 85,000 volunteers donate grand canyons •.. over 3,000,000 hours of service in the national Experience Your parks. They come from every state and nearly America with a every country in the National Parks Pass world to help preserve The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all and protect America's may experience our heritage. Mount Rainier National Park is a source of insp~ration, natural and cultural providing boundless opportunities for exploration, solitude, and contemplation. heritage for the enjoyment of this and future generations. At Mount Rainier National Park, 786 volunteers Welcome to Your National Park! contributed a total of 42,406 hours in 2000. We express our deep AS A VISITOR Maui to Maine, appreciation to them and to all who are volunteering in 2001! For Whether you are looking for wilderness solitude or IN THIS ISSUE: Alaska to the Everglades, use your more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Tahoma Woods historical architecture, spectacular drives or challenging Getting the Most from Your Visit...... 1-2 Pass for admission to National Parks hikes, Mount Rainier National Park has something for Welcome/Geology/FYI...... 2 Star Route, Ashford, WA 98304-9751. Tel. (360) 569-2211ext.3414. requiring entrance fees . It's good for SafetyNVilderness Permits ...... 3 E-mail: [email protected] one full year. you. This issue includes information that will help you plan your activities and have a safe and enjoyable visit. Interpretive Activities ...... 4-5 AS A PARTNER More than 80% Facilities & Services ...... 4-5 Northwest Interpretive Association of proceeds from your purchase of a Food & Lodging ...... 6 operates bookstores in the park's visitor centers and National Parks Pass supports Hiking/Climbing ...... 6 information centers. As a non-profit organization projects that make the National Mount Rainier Institute Programs ...... 7 benefitting educational programs in the national Parks experience possible. Drive-in Campgrounds ...... 7 parks and forests of the Pacific Northwest, NWIA Park Partners ...... 8 Northwest plays an important role in making interpretive and Plus, your Pass includes a PopOut Interpretive educational publications available to travelers. It also Map™ listing all national parks, a IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Association funds special interpretive projects in the areas it Proud Partner vehicle decal, and serves. entitles you to a FREE subscription DIAL 9-1-1 For more information or membership, call (360) 569-2211, ext. to GoParks Newsletter that puts you 3320, or visit NWIA on the web at www.nwpubliclands.com at the forefront of park activities and events. Mor111t 8t.!i11ier Te 1epho11e Nvmbers Plan for Traffic Delays c.4ret.! Code: ~(oO) Purchase your National Parks Pass at Washington's Washington's National Park Fund any Mount Rainier Entrance Station, Long snowy winters mean that most of Mount National was created to restore, enhance, and online at www.nationalparks.org, Rainier's road maintenance must be done in summer. T'Pt>: 5(o,-2.l 77 Park Fund preserve Washington's national parks. The or by calling 1-888-GO-PARKS. Please budget extra time into your schedule to 6e11ert.! I: 5(o,-2.2.ll Fund is a private, independent, not-for accommodate construction delays. Use the time to longmire MV5evm ext. 7714 profit organization that works with individuals, businesses, Just $50 enjoy the view... or to read your Tahoma News! f't.!rt.!di5e Vi5itor Center ext. w07(o foundations, and others to secure financial and volunteer support (plus shipping and handling if you Rehabilitation efforts on the Mather Memorial buy online or by phone). Ohtlnt.!pec.o5h Vi5itor Center ext. (o04-w for projects to improve the parks. The Fund supports education and Parkway (SR 410) continue this summer. Expect up interpretation, trail and access improvement, natural resource Svnri5e Vi5itor Center roro7-2425 If you only plan to visit Mount to 30 minute delays from east of Cayuse Pass Wi 1derne55 tn~o Center 5w