Sunrise, Mount Rainier
Sunrise
The highest point on the northeast side of Mount Rainier that you can reach by car, at about 1,950 meters, with views of the snowy peak and Emmons Glacier, plus wildflowers and alpine trails.
Sunrise sits on the northeast side of Mount Rainier at an elevation of about 1,950 meters. It is the highest point in the national park that can be reached by car, with views of the mountain's northeast slopes and Emmons Glacier, the largest glacier in the contiguous United States. Trails from the visitor center, including Sourdough Ridge, Frozen Lake, and the Mount Fremont Lookout (about 9 km round trip), wind through alpine meadows full of wildflowers, where marmots and mountain goats are often seen. The road usually opens in early July and closes in late September. Park entry costs about $30 per vehicle, and timed entry reservations may be required in summer. Sunrise is about a 2.5-hour drive from Seattle.
Opening hours
Early July–late September (check NPS announcements)
Nearby sights
- Mount Rainier National Park (Paradise)
- Snoqualmie Falls
- Museum of Flight
- Chinatown–International District
- Seattle Japanese Garden
- Pioneer Square & Underground Tour
- Smith Tower
- Sky View Observatory (Columbia Center)