As one of the rainiest places in the park, the Carbon River area is home to a temperate rain forest. From the Carbon Glacier the longest, deepest, and lowest-elevation glacier in the park to the Carbon River itself, water is a powerful sculpting force that continually changes this landscape. Narrator 1: Carbon River is one of the best areas in the park to see the dynamic effects of water in shaping Mount Rainier. Narrator 2: We begin our exploration in the northwest corner of the park, home to the Carbon River and Mowich Lake. Whether you have a day or all summer to explore, every corner of the park has something amazing to discover. Covering almost three hundred seventy square miles, the park is home to not only iconic Mount Rainier but thousands of acres of pristine wilderness made up of everything from subalpine meadows and old growth forest to glacier carved valleys and a volcanic peak. Narrator 1: Welcome to Mount Rainier National Park.
The summer season is expected to be BUSY, so make sure to plan ahead, recreate responsibly, and help ensure this iconic landscape may be enjoyed by future generations. Learn how to plan like a park ranger by following our list of the top 10 things you should know before visiting the park. Plan ahead and follow these tips to avoid summer congestion.
Entering the park before 10:00 am or after 2:30 pm can help avoid delays when visitation is heavy. Wait times at the Nisqually and White River Entrances can be over an hour on the very busiest summer weekends and holidays. Parking is limited in many areas of the park. If you are planning a summer trip to Mount Rainier, consider visiting mid-week, which is generally less crowded. Although the level of development in these areas ranges from basic (little more than a campground and picnic area) to extensive (hotel, restaurant, visitor center, campgrounds, and picnic areas), each can serve as a base for exploring the rest of the park. Mount Rainier has five developed areas: Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh, Sunrise, and Carbon River & Mowich.
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