Event

Snowshoe Guided Experience

Mount Rainier National Park

Fee:

Free. Park entrance fee required. No fee for the snowshoe walk.

Location: LAT/LONG: 46.785858, -121.736708


Meet at the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

December 28, 2024 to March 30, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Walk

Starting at 11:00 am, the snowshoe walks take approximately 2 hours to cover 1.5 miles.


Description

Join a park ranger to learn the art of snowshoeing and discover how plants, animals, and people adapt to the challenging winter conditions at Mount Rainier. On this guided snowshoe experience, you will be led by park staff through lush evergreen forests and sweeping vistas in a winter wonderland. 
  • Meet inside Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise at the information desk.
  • Sign-ups begin one hour in advance of scheduled time; all participants must be present at sign-up.
  • Ages 8+ suggested.
  • Limit 25 people.
  • Days: Saturday and Sunday
  • Times: 11:00 am
  • Duration: 2 hours/1.5 miles
NOTES
  • Snowshoes for ranger-led walks are provided by the park.
  • Don't forget sunscreen/sunglasses, layers of warm cloths, hats, mittens, and suitable boots. You will sink into the snow even with snowshoes on.
  • Walks may be canceled at any time due to safety concerns or operational priorities. 

More information

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Snowshoe walks are first-come, first-served and limited to 25 people. Sign-ups begin one hour in advance of the scheduled start time at the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise. All participants must be present at sign-up.