Mt. Ranger Guided Snowshoe Walks:

Join a Park Ranger to learn the art of snowshoeing and discover how the plants and animals of Mount Rainier adapt to the world record snowfalls.

    When: Snowshoe walks begin in mid-December and run through March. Between mid-December and early January, walks are offered daily. After early January, walks are only offered on weekend. Walks start at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m..

    Distance & Time: Snowshoe walks cover approximately 1.2 miles in 2 hours.

    Group size: Snowshoe walks are limited to 25 people, eight years old or older, on a first-come, first-served basis.    
  A sign-up sheet is available at the Paradise Visitor Center information desk one hour before each walk.

    Organized Groups: Snowshoe walks are available to organized groups of up to 25 people by reservation only. Group snowshoe walks begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information call (360) 569-2211, ext. 3314 or visit the Longmire Museum or Jackson Visitor Center.

    Equipment: For an enjoyable snowshoe walk, you will need 

       1. snowshoes: Snowshoes can be borrowed from the park for a $1.00 per pair donation (donations defray the cost of snowshoe maintenance and replacement) or you may use your own snowshoes.
       2. hat
       3. mittens
       4. suitable boots (you will sink into the snow even wearing snowshoes)
       5. sunscreen
       6. sunglasses

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More info on what resources are near Mt. Rainier at 

http://www.visitrainier.com/