Mount Rainier National Park moves to online reservations for hiking, climbing permits in summer 2021
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Warmer days are just around the corner, and Washington s many outdoor enthusiasts are ready to get out of their houses and hit the trails.
But for those looking to head to the scenic Mount Rainier National Park, the planning could begin much sooner as the park has shifted to an online reservation model for hiking and climbing permits this summer.
The online trip planning tool will be available for the park s peak hiking season, which runs from June 1 through Sept. 20. The new system will show real-time site availability to allow visitors greater control over their itinerary and earlier notification of a confirmed trip, according to the National Park Service.
Mount Rainier National Park hiking reservations now online only. Here’s how it works Brooke Wolford, The News Tribune
Booking a trip at one of Washington’s national parks is just a click away as Mount Rainier shifts to a fully online reservation system for the 2021 hiking season.
Mount Rainier National Park gets about 7,500 requests for climbing and backpacking trips each year, with 2,700 of those requesting a trek on the park’s popular Wonderland Trail, according to a release from the National Park Service. But the park can only accommodate 600 to 700 reservations for that trail during peak hiking season.
Mount Rainier has offered reservations for camping and climbing for more than 20 years, but with the shift to fully online reservations this year, visitors can have “greater control over their itinerary and earlier notification of a confirmed trip,” according to the release.
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Visiting national parks isnât just something to do in the summer. There are plenty of activities in the winter, as well. Actually, thereâs just as much to do in the winter if not more. Plus, thereâs no doubt about it: National parks are just as beautiful in the winter as they are in the summer.
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With a height of 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is the highest mountain in the state of Washington. Itâs also convenient to reach. Mount Rainier National Park is only 60 miles from Seattle.