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Drive 7
Magnificent Mt. Rainier
Forged by fire and crowned by ice, this gleaming colossus in the heart of Wash-
ington presides over miles of deep snowfields, flower-filled meadows, pristine
streams, and lush evergreen forest.
Length:
About 220 miles
When to go:
Best in summer (for wildflowers) and early fall (for foliage and fewer
crowds). From November to April all park roads except the Nisqually-Paradise road are
usually closed.
Lodging:
Paradise Inn, Paradise (open summer only); National Park Inn, Longmire
(open year-round)
Supplies:
Longmire
Visitor centers:
Longmire; Paradise; Ohanapecosh; Sunrise
Further information:
Mount Rainier National Park
Lodging inside the park,
www.mtrainierguestservices.com
Destination information
1.
Mayfield Lake
Heading east through the farm country between I-5 and Mayfield Lake, Rte. 12 affords
views of three lofty and nearby Cascade peaks: Mt. Rainier to the northeast, Mt. Adams to
the southeast, and Mt. St. Helens to the south. Picturesque Mayfield Lake, bordered by two
lovely parks, is home to bass, trout, and the strong, fast tiger muskie.
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