Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing

Mount Rainier National Park is a great place for beginner and experienced snowshoers to explore the winter landscape.

Time needed

1-6 Hours

Season

Winter, Spring

Fees

Park entrance fee required.

Accessibility

The main developed area of Longmire has paved road and paths. In winter, paths can be snow covered and often icy. Buildings and restrooms are accessible year-round. Approximately half of the un-paved Trail of the Shadows (roughly 0.3 miles) is wheelchair accessible, though the trail can be covered in deep snow in winter. Other trails in the area can be steep and challenging. Paradise is open as winter road conditions allow. Trails in the Paradise Area are covered in deep snow during the winter, and the parking areas are often snowy and icy. The Jackson Visitor Center is accessible to wheelchairs (access may be limited due to COVID-19 safety precautions).

snowshoeing

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