Activities
HIKING
For hiking in and around Mt. Rainier – please follow this link for a detailed listing of each trail, including distance, hiking time, elevation, and normal open season.
http://www.visitrainier.com/pg/hiking/Hiking-in-the-Mt-Rainier-National-Park-Area
Detailed information on hiking in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in the Cowlitz Valley vicinity, Mt. St. Helens surrounding area, and Mt. Adams vicinity can be found here.
Mountain Biking
Information for biking in and around Mt. Rainier can be found at this link:
Many of the more than one thousand miles of trails in and around Gifford Pinchot National Forest are open to mountain bikers. Specific tail information and directions for location the trails can be found here.
Road Biking
Biking in Mt. Rainier National Park area offers both challenging and scenic routes. Check out a few of them listed at the below link.
http://www.visitrainier.com/pg/road_biking/Road-Biking-in-the-Mt-Rainier-National-Park-Area
Mountain Climbing
For information on what it takes to reach the top of Mt. Rainier, climbing for a cause, or finding a climbing guide visit the link below.
http://www.visitrainier.com/pg/mountaineering/Climbing-Mount-Rainier
Specific climbing areas and permits required for climbing in Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams can be round here.
Horseback Riding
For information on horseback riding in and around Mt. Rainier the link below will help with finding clubs, rides, camping, and boarding.
http://www.visitrainier.com/pg/horseback_riding/Horseback-Riding-in-the-Mt-Rainier-Area
Horse riding in the Cowlitz Valley vicinity, Mt. St. Helens area, and Mt. Adams vicinity can be found here.
Fishing
For fishing information in and around Mt. Rainier National Park area on the lakes, rivers, and creeks follow the link below.
http://www.visitrainier.com/pg/fishing/Fishing-In-And-Around-Mt-Rainier-National-Park
With over 1360 miles of streams and over 100 lakes, Gifford Pinchot National Forest has a wealth of information that can be found here.
Camping
Camping, tent camping, and RV hookups in the Mt. Rainier National Park area can be found at the link below.
Information on RV, group, Dispersed, campground camping and cabin rentals in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest can be found here.
Family Activities
While in the Packwood area, many family fun activities can be planned! Check out the link below for just a few of those activities in and around Mt. Rainier National Park.
http://www.visitrainier.com/pg/family_fun_summer/Summer-Family-Fun-in-the-Mt-Rainier-Area
