hiking on mount rainier in the winter
Winter Recreation Mount Rainier National Park is a popular place to enjoy winter activities. The mountain receives abundant snowfall and the scenery is spectacular. In winter, recreational opportunities are numerous. A winter visit to Mount Rainier can include ranger-guided snowshoe walks, Paradise snowplay, camping, snowboarding and skiing. More information on winter recreation is available in the winter issue of the park's Tahoma newspaper. Winter Recreation Learn about winter hiking opportunities at Longmire in the Longmire Winter Trails brochure. With the arrival of snow in late October, Mount Rainier's beauty changes and so do its challenges. Visitors planning to travel to the park in winter should familiarize themselves with winter travel tips, road status, weather forecast, and be prepared for potential winter hazards.