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Mount Rainier National Wilderness Trip Planner The “10 Essentials” "Leave No Trace"

• map of the area • plan ahead & prepare • compass & altimeter • travel & camp on durable surfaces • extra food & water • dispose of waste properly • first aid kit • leave what you find • flashlight, extra batteries & bulb • minimize campfire impacts* • sunglasses & sunscreen • respect • pocketknife • be considerate of other visitors Tahoma Woods Star Route, Ashford, WA 98304-9751 • extra clothing & rain gear Tel. (360) 569-2211 TDD (360) 569-2177 • emergency shelter On the web: www.nps.gov/mora • matches in a waterproof *For emergency use only; fires are not container* allowed in ’s Wilderness.

Mount Rainier National Park is a source of inspiration, providing boundless opportunities for exploration, solitude, and Planning Your Visit contemplation. It encompasses 236,381 acres, ranging in elevation from 1,610' to 14,410' above sea level. The is an active volcano encased in over 35 square miles of and ice, surrounded by old growth forest and stunning Mount Rainier is one of the snowiest places on Earth! From mid- Contact the park regarding current conditions and closures. wildflower meadows. Over 97% of the park was designated Wilderness by the Wilderness Act in 1988; October through June, road access is limited and at higher Call (360) 569-6650 (May through September) or visit our website 3% of the park is designated as a National Historic Landmark District. elevation (above 2,000 feet) are snow-covered, making route- at www.nps.gov/mora. finding a challenge. Visitation is highest from mid-July through The park offers over 260 miles of trails, including the historic 93-mile Wonderland that encircles the mountain. mid-September, when trails and campsites are generally snow-free. Maps and Books Over 500,000 wilderness enthusiasts venture beyond the park’s developed areas each year to experience the wilderness Books, maps, and a variety of other interpretive materials are sold firsthand. The park also offers world-class climbing opportunities. Approximately 10,000 people attempt to climb Mount •Obtain a topographic map or guide to help choose your by Discover Your Northwest (DYN), a non-profit organization Rainier each year—about half make it to the summit, the rest are turned back by weather, fatigue, or other factors. destination and route. Use the map on the reverse side of this benefiting educational programs in the national and forests planner to choose your campsites, but not to of the Pacific Northwest. Visit a sales facility This Wilderness Trip Planner has been developed to assist you with planning a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience navigate by! within the park or contact the Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park. Please visit the park website (www.nps.gov/mora) or contact a Wilderness Information •When selecting your route, consider the mileage Branch of DYN to obtain a sales catalog. Center for additional information, current conditions, and to obtain your required wilderness permit. and elevation gain involved. Steep, high ridges Discover Your Northwest, Longmire, WA between valleys make even short distances 98397. (360) 569-6790, https://www.nps.gov/ difficult. Be sure each member of your party is mora/getinvolved/partners.htm. of May 1 through September 30. Reservations are optional and not Wilderness Camping & Climbing Permits prepared for the choices you make. always needed. However, reservations are recommended for many •Please note the restrictions on group size for each Additional information is available on topics Wilderness Camping and Climbing permits must be of the popular camps, itineraries, and for those location where you consider camping. of special interest to backpackers. Free obtained in person. wanting to climb on weekends from Memorial Day weekend through •Be flexible and have multiple alternative campsites publications including Wonderland Trail, Wilderness Camping and Climbing permits are available August. A reservation fee applies. Visit the park website (www.nps. in mind when planning your itinerary. If solitude Climbing, Stock Use, and Fishing Regulations at the Longmire, White River, and gov/mora) or call (360) 569-6650 (May-September) for details. or getting your first-choice campsite is important, Brochure are available on the park's website Wilderness Information Centers (WICs) and at the remember that July and August are the busiest at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/ Paradise Wilderness Information Center during the Trailside Camping wilderness use months and that weekends and holidays are the publications.htm. If you do not have internet access, call (360) summer season. Permits are Most backpackers prefer to use campsites established and busiest days. 569-6575 or write to Mount Rainier National Park, Wilderness also available at visitor maintained by the . These camps have toilet •Always carry the "10 Essentials" and know how to use them! Information Center, 55210 238th Ave. E, Ashford, WA 98304-9751. centers. In winter, facilities, marked sites, food storage poles, and a nearby (untreated) •Inform someone of your travel plans. Tell them to notify rangers permits are available water source. Camping along trails is allowed only at the established promptly if you are overdue by calling (360) 569-6600. at the Longmire trailside camps. There are more than 125 individual campsites for use Museum (daily), by parties of 5 or fewer backpackers, and over 20 group campsites Paradise Visitor for use by parties of 6 to 12 persons. These trailside group campsites Center (weekends are the only locations where groups may camp in the Mount Rainier only), Paradise Wilderness (see map on reverse). "Leave No Trace" Wilderness Ethics Ranger Station Leave No Trace of your visit by incorporating these ideas and pack out solid human waste. “Blue bags” are available at ranger (weekdays only) or Crosscountry Camping practices into your wilderness experience. They are especially stations and the high camps. They contain one clear bag, one blue by self-registration at the Paradise, Ohanapecosh, and Although certain areas of the park are designated as day-use only, important when camping in crosscountry and alpine areas. bag, and twist ties. To use the “blue bag,” defecate on the snow away Carbon River Ranger Stations, and at the park's northern (i.e., developed areas at Longmire, Paradise, and Sunrise) most of from the climbing route and rest areas. Collect the waste using the entrance (SR410 at Crystal Mountain Blvd). the park lies in crosscountry zones which are available for camping. Plan Ahead and Prepare light blue bag like a glove. Turn the blue bag inside-out and secure Within established crosscountry zones you choose your own Design your trip to match your expectations and outdoor skill level. with a twist tie. Place the blue bag in the clear bag and secure with CLIMBING PERMITS campsite. Campsites must be located at least 1/4 mile away from any Seek information about your destination and the en route difficulties a twist tie. Deposit full bags in collection barrels at Camp Muir, Summit attempts or glacier travel above 10,000' requires the road or established trail and at least 100 feet away from lakes, streams, you might encounter. Know what to expect regarding weather, trail Camp Schurman, White River WIC or Paradise. Do not drop used purchase of an annual climbing pass. Climber registration is and wetlands. All crosscountry zones, like the trailside camps, have conditions, permit requirements, and group size limits. Select your blue bags in trash cans—it's unsanitary and illegal! required before each climb. limits on the number of parties allowed. Camping in a crosscountry route, clothing, food, fuel, and equipment based on this information zone requires navigation skill, and LNT knowledge to camp safely and the skill and fitness level of your group members. Set realistic Leave What You Find. Avoid site alterations. Leave all sites as you •Two climbers per party minimum, unless you have obtained prior and avoid impacting park resources. Crosscountry camping is not and achievable goals. found them. Do not dig trenches, level sites, or construct tables or written authorization for a solo climb from the Superintendent. permitted for parties hiking the Wonderland Trail. •Climbers must be at least 18 years old or have written parental Repackage food. Reduce bulk, weight, and litter. Use reusable chairs. Avoid damaging live trees and plants. Never hammer nails into containers or plastic bags. trees or girdle trunks with tent lines. Leave natural objects and cultural permission. Alpine Camping Select appropriate equipment. For example, gaiters allow you to artifacts. All natural and cultural resources such as rocks, antlers, or •A Climbing Pass is $51/person 25 years and older, and $35/person Alpine zones provide climbing and alpine hiking opportunities in stay on the trail when it’s wet or muddy. fossils, pot shards, and projectile points, 24 years and younger, per calendar year. Proceeds from pass sales areas above treeline. Camping is allowed only on permanent snow Lightweight camp stoves, freestanding must be left undisturbed. It is illegal to go toward climber education and safety, and high altitude human or ice or on bare ground areas previously used as campsites. Group tents and collapsible water containers disturb or collect these resources in a waste disposal. size is limited to 12 persons camping on snow and ice, and 5 persons give you the flexibility to camp in the national park. If you find an artifact, camping in established bare ground campsites. Clearing new tent most impact-resistant site available. leave it in place and report its location WILDERNESS PERMITS sites on rocky or snow-free areas is prohibited! Alpine plants depend to a . A permit is required for all wilderness camping, year-round. on the shelter of rocks to survive. Of particular concern is the area Travel and Camp on Durable •Individual permits are issued for parties of up to 5 people or within the boundaries of the Muir Snowfield between Pebble Creek Surfaces. In popular or high-use areas, Respect Wildlife. Observe wildlife from one immediate family. Group permits are issued for parties of 6 to and Anvil Rock. Summit attempts or glacier travel above 10,000' concentrate hiker use. Hike on existing a distance. Do not follow, approach, or 12 people. Maximum group size is 12 (some exceptions for winter requires the purchase of an annual climbing pass. Climber trails, never shortcut switchbacks, feed them. Feeding wildlife damages camping at Paradise). Group permits allow permit holders to camp registration is required before each climb. only in trailside group campsites. and select durable rest spots next to, their health, alters natural behaviors, but off of, the trail so you will not and exposes them to predators and other •Permits are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis up to one day Wilderness Camping in Winter block the path of others and cause dangers. Protect wildlife and your food before your trip begins. Although winter camping on snow (at least 5' deep) is allowed nearly subsequent widening of the trail. In by storing rations and trash securely. •Permits are issued for specific locations and nights. The number of everywhere in the park, the most popular and accessible areas are trailside wilderness camps, camp only Avoid wildlife areas during sensitive permits issued for each camp or zone is limited. Paradise, Reflection Lakes, and Mazama Ridge. Permits are available in designated sites. In crosscountry or times: mating, nesting, raising young, or •Permits can be issued for a maximum of 14 consecutive nights. daily at Longmire and on weekends at the Jackson alpine zones, choose a durable campsite winter. at Paradise. Self-registration is available at the Carbon River and Pets are not allowed in Mount at least 100 feet from water and trails. Rainier’s Wilderness. Reservations Ohanapecosh Ranger Stations and at the winter closure of SR410 Minimize impact at a campsite. Never Reservations are available for backpackers and climbers who wish to near Crystal Mountain. Visit the park website for information on scrape away leaves or needles. Avoid Be Considerate of Other Visitors. camp in the backcountry of Mount Rainier National Park. Beginning large group (13 or more) snow camping at Paradise. enlarging existing sites. Wear soft-soled shoes around camp. Respect their experience and desire for solitude. Talk quietly in camp March 15th, reservations are accepted for any time during the period Campfires are not allowed in the wilderness. Clean your camp and on the trails. Don’t walk through others’ camps. Rest just off when you leave. In crosscountry areas, spread use and avoid places the trail on a durable site. Camp away from scenic attractions and For Your Safety For the Preservation of Wilderness where impact is just beginning. water. Camp in your assigned site. Please pick up after less thoughtful people who have gone before you. •Be prepared for wet, cold weather at any time. Many trails remain Wilderness is a special place. Please do your part to keep it that Dispose of Waste Properly. Pack out all trash and food waste snow-covered into July. Snow can fall during any month of the year. way. The following items/activities are prohibited on trails or left over from cooking. Waste water from cooking: Use hot water The National Park Service is a cooperating agency in the Leave No Wear layers of rain- and wind-resistant clothing. in the Wilderness: and elbow grease, not soap. Remove all food particles by straining Trace educational program. For more information on this program •Carry a topographic map, compass, and altimeter, and know how •Fires (backcountry stoves OK) cooking and wash water before disposing of it using a broadcasting or to obtain educational materials, call (800) 332-4100 or visit the to use them. Snow-covered trails are difficult to follow. •Bicycles method. Pack the particles out with leftover food. Waste water official Leave No Trace website at www.lnt.org. •Major glacial may have washed-out bridges. All glacial river •Littering from washing: Avoid contaminating water supplies by not washing levels rise and fall each day as temperatures change. If bridges are •Short cutting switchbacks directly in the water. Soap is not necessary. Rinse off at least 200 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS (area code 360) gone, cross the river in the morning when water volume is usually •Pets (except leashed on the Pacific Crest Trail) feet from any water source. lower. If crossing is too hazardous, turn back. •Use of weapons (including firearms, bow/arrow, slingshot, etc.) Longmire WIC (reservations/May-Sept.) 569-6650 •Purify or filter all water before drinking. •Disturbing any natural, cultural, or archeological feature All trailside camps at Mount Rainier have pit or composting toilets. Longmire Museum/General Information 569-6575 •Hang food or use portable bear resistant canisters. Poles for hanging •Feeding, disturbing, or hunting wildlife. Do not allow animals to In crosscountry zones, use the “cathole” method to dispose of solid food are provided at designated camps. get into your food because of improper food storage. waste. To promote decomposition, choose a site in organic soil. With Paradise WIC (summer) 569-6641 a small trowel dig a cathole six to eight inches deep and four to six •Learn what to do if you encounter a mountain lion or a bear. •Contaminating any source of water (i.e., using soap) White River WIC (summer) 569-6670 •Sprained ankles and twisted knees are common injuries. Wear •Camping within 100 feet of water (except in a designated camp) inches in diameter. Defecate in the hole and mix in dirt and cover to proper footwear and watch your step. •Disposing of human waste within 200 feet of water or within sight disguise the hole. Pack out all toilet paper—do not burn it. Urinate Carbon River WIC (summer) 829-9639 •Don’t travel when visibility is poor. Wait until you can see well of a trail on the soil surface, away from vegetation and water. E-mail: [email protected] enough to travel safely. •Camping without a permit or camping in locations not indicated •Do not travel alone. Tell someone your travel plans. on your permit. Climbers on Mount Rainier must utilize the “blue bag” system to Revised 1/2020 Wilderness camping permits, climbing permits, and park information are available at the Carbon River Ranger Station five miles west of the entrance. Seattle, Wilderness Trip Planner Map Carbon River Road is closed to vehicles beyond this point. Road open to foot and bicycle traffic only. Enumclaw

5 miles LAKE WILDERNESS TRAILSIDE CAMP C CARBON H ELEANOR Eastside wilderness camping and climbing permits C E FRONTCOUNTRY CAMPGROUND RIVER ENTRANCE a N Wilkeson 2.0 r U are available at the White River Wilderness b I S 410 o Oliver k Information Center in summer. In winter, WILDERNESS PATROL CABIN n M e C r. Lake e O S Green R U r permits are available at the USFS/NPS office Lake i v N Chenuis C N FRONTCOUNTRY RANGER STATION e I IPSUT r T 4.2 3.3 in Enumclaw or by self-registration at the park's A I N Lakes y r CREEK A e Lake Ethel r r north entrance (SR 410 at Crystal MountainBlvd). g FIRE CREEK T FIRE LOOKOUT A L K I C R E S T n JAMES K e a b N R e R Lake James CAMP l U 2.0 A 1.8 k SHELTER P c O C YELLOWSTONE k u R 2.7 5.2 M e CLIFFS D H e Y LOOKOUT N r SURFACED ROADWAY 4.0 S 1.1 2.4 A C Eunice R UPPER T Lake e A Crescent G s UNSURFACED ROADWAY PALISADES i Lake r 1.8 CARBON r L N e n I 2.8 LAKE us RIVER v u E i at A .75 S M PARK BOUNDARY St T G g 1.1 R

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R P A R K W o VALLEY DICK CREEK T BERKELEY H S WONDERLAND TRAIL R E k FOREST I Campground H r G N I A o PARK R T F LAKE U N Wilkeson For O Clover ll t O U STREAMS LAKES GLACIERS M s Lake a e D S C 3.0 165 3.8 W 1.6 R 1.2 1.3 U TRAIL DISTANCES IN MILES (APPROX.) O Sunrise 3.7 S 2.4 3.0 4.7 3.3 Lake 3.4 .8 SUNRISE 2.5 5.5 .7 SOUTH 1.8 S P R A Y .4 LOWER GRANITE 1.1 CRYSTAL LAKE MOWICH P A R K CREEK .7 .5 Ca us RIVER M T N ll For R tat WHITE RIVER .6 EAGLE'S S 1.4 oad Opening S H 2.1 ENTRANCE 0 1 2 3 4 5 ROOST MYSTIC U G C O UPPER R SUNRISE CAMP R a U CAMP CRYSTAL LAKE r B 2.4 e r i v b R MILES R u s s e l l White River o 2.4 e i t G l a c i e r n Campground r k h S o r W o e F G r i e 6.8 u GLACIER I n t 1.5 t l c h BASIN a a .6 WILDERNESS TRAILSIDE CAMPS M c l Yakima i o G w e GOAT ISLAND Most backpackers at Mount Rainier National Park use the i r c N o r p h t h M C r. o o trailside camps listed below. Individual sites have a capacity G w i MOUNTAIN R l a c r 3.0 i c i h v e h 410 of five people and group sites have a capacity of twelve e r n r t a people. GOLDEN n p i CAMP g Tipsoo Chinook Pass LAKES n W CURTIS i TAMANOS Lake r 4.2 y CAMP i e r CREEK Camping by permit is also allowed in undesignated sites a c F SUNSET SCHURMAN G l within crosscountry and alpine zones throughout the park. s 1.4 PARK o n S. Liberty Cap m SUMMERLAND M o E m Indiv. Group Elev. w i c Camp Sites Sites Feet h G l a 4.8 P Berkeley Park 2 1 5375 C r. a 5.0 c i Columbia Crest F r y i n g p a n c e r 2.9 i Camp Curtis 2 - 8685 f G l a c i e r i Camp Muir 110* - 10080 a c i e r c G l OHANAPECOSH k Camp Schurman 3485* - 9440 NORTH PUYALLUP u p o l Point Success o a l I Carbon River 4 1 3195 RIVER y n PARK n P u g r i Cataract Valley 6 1 4620 2.7 e r a h 1.1 i C h C Deer Creek 2 - 2950 2.8 c o w a 4.5 KLAPATCHE l a il m DEER Devil's Dream 7 1 5060 G t PARK a r z CREEK Dick Creek 2 - 4185 2.5 m e D e e r S i G C r e s t Dick's Lake 1 - 5675 t. o c CAMP k A C r. h N O e e n d r e w s a a l INDIAN h a C r Eagle's Roost 7 - 4885 l i MUIR a n T M a s c p G u BAR Fire Creek 3 1 4300 q e i i G l a c i e r c r e r 3.7 a u o Forest Lake 1 - 5660 S s m a h n SHRINER PEAK o Glacier Basin 5 1 5965 3.0 l o

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G E r e i c 11.5 I D James Camp 3 1 4620 1.6 R L D 4.6 T r a i l Klapatche Park 4 - 5515 A PARK R C O W L I T Z Lake Eleanor 3 1 5000 GOBBLERS E VAN TRUMP KNOB .6 E M 1.4 6.7 4.2 Lake George 5 1 4320 LOOKOUT 3.03..5 P a n t h e r Lower Crystal Lake 2 - 5450 .9 Maple Creek 4 1 2815 PARADISE Mystic Camp 7 1 5570 1.5 Comet Falls C r e e k INDIAN Nickel Creek 3 1 3385 4.5 HENRY'S 1.6 N. 3 1 3750 1.0 Westside Road closed to Olallie Creek 1 3940 PYRAMID M 2 LAKE vehicle traffic. Open to foot u 1.4 Paradise River 3 1 3805 and bicycle traffic only. 2.0 CREEK d d Pyramid Creek 3 - 3765 GEORGE DEVIL'S y NICKEL F CREEK Shriner Peak 2 - 5355 o M DREAM Cougar Rock r 1.8 Snow Lake 2 - 4690 Reflection 1.3 k OLALLIE 1 O 1.6 THREE Campground Lakes CREEK South 3 1 2605 U S t e 1.2 LAKES 2.0 v e n Box 2.8 South Puyallup River 4 1 4000 N s D I V I D E STEVENS CANYON 5.7 R I D G E Canyon k Summerland 5 1 5940 T ENTRANCE e 3.5 4.1

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O W O e RIVER g P 1.4 i n C r h r LAKE g e Three Lakes (H) 2 1 4680 C M 2.4 e k a u A EAGLE PINNACLE MAPLE a Upper Crystal Lake 2 - 5825 m R PEAK PEAK L o z 2.9 Upper Palisades Lake - 5835 t CREEK 2 h u a LONGMIRE 1.5 Silver Yellowstone Cliffs - 5180 a 2 T Falls NISQUALLY K 3.5 ENTRANCE (H) = horse sites available Ohanapecosh Campground C Backpacker sites are also available at the Mowich Lake 706 o w OHANAPECOSH and White River frontcountry campgrounds. Eatonville l Tacoma N i *Space at Camp Muir and Camp Schurman is alloted by i s t q u z a l l the number of people rather than by the number of parties. y R

R i v e r i v e r Trail and Backcountry Camp Conditions In summer, wilderness and climbing permits are available at the THIS MAP IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR Trail and backcountry camp conditions are posted on the park Wilderness Information Centers at Paradise, Longmire, White River, and Carbon River. NAVIGATION PURPOSES.LOCATIONS AND MILEAGES MAY VARY. website and updated regularly throughout the summer season http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/trails-and-backcoun- In winter, permits are available at Longmire (daily), the Jackson Visitor Mount Rainier National Park try-camp-conditions.htm Center at Paradise (weekends only), and the Paradise Ranger Station (weekdays only). 123 Geographic Information System REVISED 1/2020 pw Packwood, White Pass, Hwy. 12 Road Opening Status Contact the park for road opening dates http://www.nps.gov/mora or call 360-569-2211.