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Rain Forest Trail

The Rain Forest Trail at Mt. Rainier National Park, WA, is an easy 0.3 mile loop hike located on the northwest boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park.

It's extremely short, but it's a really nice loop trail that gives you a quick peek into Rainier's rain forests.

You'll find that most of the trail is made up of large wooden planks to keep you off the wet ground.

Along the east side of the trail you may find a waterfall hidden in the back; however, I'm not sure if it exists throughout the entire year or if it only exists during the spring or after a heavy rainfall.

Also beware that there's a parking fee for the park and dogs are not allowed on any of the trails within the park's boundaries.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Rain Forest Trail is a short, accessible 0.3-mile loop showcasing Mt. Rainier's rainforest environment.
  • The trail features wooden plank paths to navigate the wet terrain and may have a seasonal waterfall.
  • A park entrance fee is required, and dogs are prohibited on the trail.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
100'
Rating
0.0
Added
March 17, 2017
Updated
June 12, 2018

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Total Change
107'
Ascent
100'
Descent
196'
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Features

Waterfalls
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    46.994952, -121.915517
  2. Main Trailhead

    46.994891, -121.915381

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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