Mt. Rainier National Park, Nisqually entrance and Paradise - Washington
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Hikenutty
N 46° 44.479 W 121° 55.147
10T E 582570 N 5176985
Mt. Rainier National Park is considered one of the crown jewels of the park system. There are 5 entrances to the park, this entrance, the Nisqually, is the most popular and accesses the Paradise area.
Waymark Code: WM1KMK
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2007
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Mt. Rainier National Park is considered one of the crown jewels of the park system. There are 5 entrances to the park, and this entrance, the Nisqually, is the most popular and accesses the Longmire and Paradise areas.
Seven miles from the entrance you will come upon the historic administration area of the park, called Longmire. Take time to walk around and explore the National Park Inn, administration building, Park Museum and other historic buildings. Here you can access several trails, including the historic 100 mile Wonderland Trail which circumnavigates the mountain.
Continue another 12 miles east and you will reach the Paradise Logde and Visitor Center. This area of the park is known for its beautiful wildflower fields and mountain vistas. Take the time to walk some of the short (or long) trails. A favorite is the 1/4 mile Glacier Vista trail taking you to an overlook of the Nisqually Glacier for which this section entrance to the park is named.
State/States the Park is located...: Washington
Park Designation: Park (inc. National)
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 7:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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