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Mt. Rainier Hiking, Climbing, Snowshoeing, Spas, Train Rides

The Nisqually River Valley communities of Ashford and Elbe invite you to explore the wide variety of activities Mount Rainier offers visitors. VIDEO: Things to do in the Nisqually Valley

  • Winter Activities

    Mt. Tahoma Nordic Trail System
    The Mount Tahoma Trails Association is an all volunteer organization, dedicated to providing the public with safe and affordable winter backcountry experiences. Volunteers maintain over 40 miles of trails, 20 miles of which are groomed regularly for cross country skiing. The Trails link four warming huts, which are popular destinations.     		Mt. Rainier Snowshoeing Trails
    See Rainier in winter. Choose from easy (the .4 mile Twin Firs Loop) to strenuous (the trail to Camp Muir) hikes.

    Paradise Snowplay Area
    Sliding and sledding in the park is permitted ONLY in the designated snowplay area.

  • International Mountain Guides LLC

    31111 SR 706E / PO BOX 246, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2609
    E-mail: office@mountainguides.com
    Website: www.MountainGuides.com     		Come climb Mt. Rainier with International Mountain Guides! We offer programs to suit every schedule and experience level. With 30+ years of guiding experience, we can make your climb of Mt. Rainier the experience of a lifetime. Visit our new Ashford Headquarters and retail store.

  • Rainier Mountaineering, Inc.

    30027 SR 706 E / PO BOX Q, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2227 / 1 (888) 892-5462
    E-mail: info@rmiguides.com
    Website: www.rmiguides.com     		Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. offers instructional seminars and summit ascents of Mount Rainier, Mt. McKinley and numerous summits worldwide. Professional guides offer year-round instruction at all levels of experience and on a great variety of routes. RMI has set the standard of guiding excellence since 1969. Come enjoy the challenge with us!

  • Elbe Hills/Nicholson Horse Trail System

    Elbe WA
    Website: www.cowboymaps.com/...     		Sahara Horse Camp is located 5 miles out of Elbe toward Ashford just past mile post 5 on the left side of the highway. This camp has two handicapped camping sites, a ramp for wheelchairs, a restroom facility and water for human and horse.

  • EZ Times Horse Rides

    18703 SR 706 E, Elbe, WA 98330
    Phone: (360) 569-2449 / 1 (866) 675-7770
    Cell: (253) 350-1141
    Website: www.eztimeshorserides.com



    WATCH VIDEO IN NEW WINDOW     		Ride the beautiful trails of the Elbe State Forest on horse back! 'Just East of Elbe, on Hwy. 706. Horse rentals for all levels of riders. Guided trips, by the hour, with several spectacular rides to choose from. Rain or Shine. Summer Hours, 11am-6pm. Winter Hours, 11am-5pm. Reservations advised but not required.

  • Catharine Gallagher's Art Studio

    Phone: (360) 569-2799 or (360) 569-2326
    E-mail: catharine@coppercreekinn.com     		Tour Legendary Artist Catharine Gallagher's Art Gallery and Working Studio at Copper Creek Inn and Copper Creek Lodge. Call for Appointment.

  • Recycled Spirits of Iron

    22410 S.R. 706 East, Ashford, WA 98304
    Phone: (360) 569-2280
    E-mail: IronDan@nwlink.com
    Website: www.DanielKlennert.com     		On your way to the west entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, stop and visit Dan's iron sculpture park titled Ex-Nihilo (pronounced "Ex Nee-Hill-o" - one of several ways to pronounce it according to Webster's!) which means something created from out of nothing in Latin. Ex-Nihilo is located right alongside State Route 706. Kids will love the dinosaurs, sea creatures and animals crafted from materials found in recycling bins, abandoned farms and junkyards.

  • Roxy Theater in Morton

    Phone: (360) 496-0541
    E-mail: roxy@lewiscounty.com
    Website: www.mortonroxy.org     		The Roxy's schedule features plays, movies, concerts, lectures and dance throughout the year.

  • Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

    Mailing Adress: PO Box 250, Mineral, WA 98355
    Departure Address: Elbe Depot, 54124 Mountain Highway E., Elbe, WA 98330

    Phone: (888) STEAM11 | (360) 492-5588
    E-mail: admin@mrsr.org
    Website: www.mrsr.com

    WATCH VIDEO IN NEW WINDOW     		Historic steam train excursion through the foothills of Mount Rainier. Experience train travel as it was in the early century. Regular excursions scheduled Memorial Day weekend then Mid-June through Mid-October. Other special events offered April through December. Call or check website for dates and times. Online reservations available.

  • Free Park Shuttle: Ashford to Paradise

    The Ashford shuttle departs from the information kiosk between Whittaker's Bunkhouse and Whittaker Mountaineering. Free parking is available. Get the complete schedule here
    Beginning June 24th through Sep 4th, Mount Rainier National Park visitors will be able to ride a shuttle from Ashford, six miles from the park's Nisqually Entrance, to Longmire. In Ashford, park at Whittaker Mountaineering and board the shuttle at the adjacent information kiosk. The service is available Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 9:15 a.m. with the last shuttle leaving Longmire at 7:50 p.m. Although the shuttle itself is free, visitors will be required to pay the park entrance fee of $5 per person.
Event Spotlight

Nov 2, ASHFORD
Mt Rainier Wine Tasting & Brew Festival: Sample hard-to-find, artisanal wines & micro-brews at the 4th Annual Festival. Get Festival Details.

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