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Mount-Rainier
is an active volcano that towers over Pierce County, Washington in the Cascade Mountain Range. It is located about 54 miles southeast of Seattle. Mount Rainier is the most prominent mountain in the contiguous United States and the highest mountain in Washington and the Cascade Range. The mountain and the surrounding area are protected within the Mount Rainier National Park. The summit of Mount Rainier is topped by two volcanic craters, each over 1,000 feet in diameter with the larger east crater overlapping the west crater. The most recent recorded volcanic eruption was between 1820 and 1854. Although Mount Rainier is an active volcano, as of 2010, there was no evidence of an imminent eruption. However, an eruption could be devastating for all areas surrounding the volcano. Mountain climbing on Mount Rainier is difficult, involving traversing the largest glaciers in the U.S. south of Alaska. Most climbers require two to three days to reach the summit. Climbing teams demand experience in glacier travel, self-rescue, and wilderness travel. Mount Rainier National Park offers hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and back-country skiing. The National Park encompasses 368 square miles, including the mountain. It is one of the U.S.'s earliest National Parks and features old growth forest, waterfalls, wildflower meadows and more than 26 glaciers. The area of the park called Paradise is the most popular destination for visitors, home to the historic Paradise Inn, built in 1916. The National Park Service states that Paradise is "the snowiest place on Earth."
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Mount Rainier Vacation Rentals
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Mount Rainier Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Crest Trail Lodge | | Packwood, WA | 18.7 mi. | (360) 494-4944 | | Alta Crystal Resort | 68317 State Rt 410 E | Greenwater, WA | 20.6 mi. | (206) 663-2500 | | Mill Village Motel | 210 Center St East | Eatonville, WA | 23.6 mi. | (360) 832-3200 | | Best Western Park Center Hotel | 1000 Griffin Ave | Enumclaw, WA | 25.3 mi. | (360) 825-4490 | | Pack Forest Conference Center | 9010 453rd St East | Eatonville, WA | 25.9 mi. | (206) 685-4485 |
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Mount Rainier Weather & Climate
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Mount Rainer weather patterns are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, elevation, and latitude. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is possible anytime, and very likely in spring, fall, and winter. The weather at Mt. Rainier is very changeable. Snow will remain at the 5,000 to 8,000 feet elevation well into mid-July. Visitors are advised to have extra clothing, rain gear, and a tent for protection against storms anytime of the year. Some of the greatest seasonal snowfalls and snow depths in the United States have been recorded on the slopes of Mt. Rainer.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
20°F |
18.21 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
21°F |
13.93 in. |
- |
| March |
36°F |
22°F |
12.87 in. |
- |
| April |
41°F |
25°F |
9.00 in. |
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| May |
47°F |
30°F |
5.51 in. |
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| June |
53°F |
36°F |
3.92 in. |
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| July |
61°F |
41°F |
2.16 in. |
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| August |
63°F |
43°F |
2.28 in. |
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| September |
57°F |
39°F |
4.74 in. |
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| October |
47°F |
32°F |
8.53 in. |
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| November |
35°F |
23°F |
19.07 in. |
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| December |
32°F |
20°F |
19.72 in. |
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Mount Rainier Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Seattle Tacoma International airport (SEA) located about 47 miles northwest of Mount Rainier in Seattle, Washington, the Tacoma Narrows airport (TIW) located approximately 47 miles northwest of Mount Rainier in Tacoma, Washington, the Renton Municipal airport (RNT) located roughly 48 miles northwest of Mount Rainier in Renton, Washington, Boeing Field King County International airport (BFI) located around 52 miles northwest of Mount Rainier in Seattle, Washington, the Olympia airport (OLM) located about 54 miles west of Mount Rainier in Olympia, Washington, Bowers Field (ELN) located approximately 58 miles east of Mount Rainier in Ellensburg, Washington, and finally the Chehalis Centralia airport (CLS) located roughly 59 miles west of Mount Rainier in Chehalis, Washington.
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Mount Rainier Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Puyallup Fair | Puyallup | WA | 33.0 mi. | | | Wild Waves and Enchanted Village | Federal Way | WA | 40.5 mi. | | | Remlinger Farms | Carnation | WA | 54.3 mi. | | | Fun Forest Amusement Park | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Waves Water Park | Federal Way | WA | 40.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tanwax Greens Golf Course | Eatonville | WA | 23.4 mi. | | | Maple Grove Golf | Randle | WA | 25.0 mi. | | | Enumclaw Golf Course | Enumclaw | WA | 25.2 mi. | | | High Cedars Golf Club | Orting | WA | 25.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mission Ridge | Wenatchee | WA | 78.4 mi. | | | Cooper Spur | Portland | OR | 102.7 mi. | | | Mount Hood Meadows | Portland | OR | 102.7 mi. | | | Mount Hood Skibowl | Government Camp | OR | 108.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Federation Forest State Park | | WA | 19.7 mi. | | | Nolte State Park | | WA | 28.1 mi. | | | Black Diamond Bridge State Park | | WA | 29.6 mi. | | | Black Diamond Bridge Site State Park | | WA | 29.8 mi. | | | Flaming Geyser State Park | | WA | 30.2 mi. | | | Green River Gorge State Park | | WA | 30.5 mi. | | | Kanaskat-Palmer State Park | | WA | 31.1 mi. | | | Lake Easton State Park | | WA | 37.8 mi. | | | Twin Falls State Park | | WA | 39.6 mi. | | | Rigney State Park | | WA | 39.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art | Bellevue | WA | 55.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Nordic Heritage Museum | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | (History) | | Washington State Museum of History and Industry | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | (History) | | Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | University of Washington Fish Collection | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Flight | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | (Technology) | | International Shoah Art Museum | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | (Art) | | Children's Museum | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Northwest Trek Wildlife Park | Eatonville | WA | 23.6 mi. | | | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium | Tacoma | WA | 41.5 mi. | | | The Seattle Aquarium | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | | | Woodland Park Zoological Gardens | Seattle | WA | 57.4 mi. | | | Oregon Zoo | Portland | OR | 102.7 mi. | |
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