Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

A Day In Paradise

The Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park has it all—history, hiking, wildflowers, and wildlife viewing opportunities, and more! Use this guide to help you decide what to do on your day in Paradise.

Time needed

2-8 Hours

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fees

Park entrance fee required.

Accessibility

Many of the trails in the Paradise Area are paved, but sections can be steep or have steps. The Myrtle Falls Trail is suitable for wheelchairs with help, and strollers. The Nisqually Vista Trail is suitable for strollers. Edges of the trails may be abrupt and are often bordered by low ropes to discourage trampling meadow plants. Trails may have patches of snow or be snow-covered. Pets are not allowed on trails, but service animals are permitted. The Jackson Visitor Center is accessible to wheelchairs. The exhibits, theater, dining area, restrooms and general services are accessible. The Jackson Visitor Center exhibits can be explored with an audio description tour. Listening devices for the tour can be checked out at the front desk. The park film and exhibit videos in the vistor center are captioned. Assistive listening devices for the film can be checked out at the front desk. See accessibility page for more details.

hiking

Part of Mount Rainier National Park. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.