It’s that time of year again-- the Sunrise Corridor at Mount Rainier National Park is opening for its short season.

Mount Rainier is an active volcano. With 28 major glaciers, it’s also the “most glaciated peak” in the contiguous U.S. and the tallest peak in the Cascade Range, according to the park.

Sports; Outdoors; Mount Rainier July reservations for Sunrise, Paradise open Monday March 29, 2024 Updated Sat., March 30, 2024 at 3:49 p.m. Updated Sat., March 30 ...

Sports; Outdoors; Mount Rainier National Park to require reservations at popular entrances this summer Jan. 18, 2024 Updated Fri., Jan. 19, 2024 at 5:41 p.m. Cars wait for entry at Mount Rainier ...

If you want to visit Mount Rainier National Park this spring and summer, yes, there is still a reservation system, but it’s not what you were used to last year. Last year, the park tried out a ...

“Mount Rainier National Park will pilot the second year of a timed entry reservation system in summer 2025 for most private vehicles accessing the Sunrise Corridor,” the post said.

For countless Washingtonians, Mount Rainier is more than just a mountain; it’s a part of our identity. It’s where we find peace, adventure and a profound connection to the natural world.

Many visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will need reservations this summer to enter some of the park’s most popular areas. From May 24 through Labor Day, most visitors entering the ...