Interpretive Ranger Walk

Find a local Forest Service Ranger stationed at the top of the Mt. Rainier Gondola Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Go ahead and ask all your wilderness related questions regarding animals and vegetation to volcanoes and hiking trails and anything and everything inbetween.

Join a US Forest Ranger for a short, interpretive hike from the summit of Crystal Mountain. Learn about local flora and fauna, human history and the geologic processes which have shaped this unique alpine landscape. Tours are complimentary and open to everyone. Creaky knees and leashed dogs are welcome! Find the Ranger near the Summit House Restaurant for a tour every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning promptly at 11am, 1pm & 2pm.