rooms in the annex add en suite bathrooms. there's a rustic restaurant with exposed wood beams and a fireplace, plus direct access to hiking and cross-country skiing trails. no-frills rooms in the main lodge feature woodsy decor, in-room washbasins and shared bathrooms; all lack tvs. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. on the forested slopes of mount rainier within the national park, this cozy seasonal hotel is set in a 1916 lodge and an annex dating from 1920. snowshoe and ski rentals are available, along with guided walks. there's no cell phone service or internet access. it's a 12-minute walk from myrtle falls Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 2 hr 16
Comet Falls (16 min) Series of cascading, 380-ft. waterfalls in a national park with hiking trails & scenic views. Goat Rocks Wilderness (12 min) Boasting 25 peaks, this impressive mountain range is popular for hiking, climbing & snowshoeing. Pinnacle Peak (10 min) Climbing, glacier, outdoor recreation, and mountain Reflection Lakes (10 min) Tranquil lakes known for spring wildflowers & mirror images of picturesque Mount Rainier. Narada Falls (10 min) Cascading falls featuring 2 separate tiers, with trails & a pool at the base of the lower half. Henry M Jackson Visitor Center (4 min) Full-service Mount Rainier visitor center, with exhibits, snacks, a bookstore & ranger programs. Grove of the Patriarchs Trail (40 min) Scenic 1.5-mi. roundtrip loop through a grove of patriarchs: ancient 3- & 4-story trees. Christine Falls (16 min) Waterfalls framed by a stone bridge are among the attractions at this sprawling national park. Myrtle Falls (13 min) Waterfall tumbling 72 ft. into a rugged gorge, with snow-capped Mount Rainier in the background. Mowich Lake (2 hr 46) Small lake with clear water & picturesque wooded surrounds, offering hiking trails & a campground. Skyline Loop Trail (4 min) Mountain and outdoor recreation Mount Rainier National Park (36 min) 263,000-acre wilderness around Washington's highest peak encompassing wildflower meadows & glaciers. Reflection Lake (10 min) Lake, park, fog, and mountain Nisqually Glacier (1 hr 16) Views of this huge ice mass on Mount Rainier are accessible via a scenic hiking trail. Mount Rainier (2 min) This active 14,411-ft. volcano & scenic hiking destination is the Cascade Range's highest mountain. |