Mount Rainier
14,410-ft glaciated volcano — Disappointment Cleaver is the standard 2-day climb.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Washington, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Cascade volcano (1,600–4,392 m)
- Best season
- May – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Cascade volcano (1,600–4,392 m)
- Best season: May – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
14,410-ft glaciated volcano — Disappointment Cleaver is the standard 2-day climb.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Cascade volcano (1,600–4,392 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Cascade volcano (1,600–4,392 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Mount Rainier trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mount Rainier
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
