![]() In 1988, Congress designated 97% of Mount Rainier National Park as wilderness. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. ![]() Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness and Climbing PermitsĪscending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape.
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