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    The Long Way Around Mt. Rainier

    The Long Way Around Mt. Rainier
    Starts from

    Seattle

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    13

    Duration

    2 days

    Length

    457 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Seattle

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    2 days

    Length

    457 mi

    • Natural Attractions
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    Lena Beck

    Lena Beck

    Travel Expert

    • Hike trails with glacier views in Mount Rainier National Park.
    • Visit iconic waterfalls.
    • Eat lunch in a Bavarian-themed village.
    Access to Mount Rainier National Park is one of the biggest advantages of living in Seattle, WA. On this trip, you're going to approach it from the south side after taking a scenic route around it. On this trip, you'll see a lot of natural splendor: a glacier, the Columbia River Gorge, multiple waterfalls, and of course, the mountain.
    But you'll also see the way in which the landscape transitions through these areas. You'll definitely want to bring your camera. Enjoy.

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    Access to Mount Rainier National Park is one of the biggest advantages of living in Seattle, WA. On this trip, you're going to approach it from the south side after taking a scenic route around it. On this trip, you'll see a lot of natural splendor: a glacier, the Columbia River Gorge, multiple waterfalls, and of course, the mountain.
    But you'll also see the way in which the landscape transitions through these areas. You'll definitely want to bring your camera. Enjoy.
    Lena Beck

    Lena Beck

    Travel Expert

    • Hike trails with glacier views in Mount Rainier National Park.
    • Visit iconic waterfalls.
    • Eat lunch in a Bavarian-themed village.

    Travel itinerary

    The Long Way Around
    7 Activities

    Day 1

    264 mi

    The Long Way Around

    Today, you're going to take the long way around Mt. Rainier so that you can approach it from the southern face tomorrow. Along the way, you'll see the iconic Snoqualmie Falls, the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, WA, and spend the night in a boutique hotel in Yakima, WA.
    The Mountain Is Out
    6 Activities

    Day 2

    192 mi2 mi

    The Mountain Is Out

    You'll often hear Seattleites say "The mountain is out today" when clear skies make Mt. Rainier visible from the city center. Today, it doesn't matter whether it's cloudy or not — you'll be able to see the mountain because you'll be on it! Bring good walking shoes and a camera.
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