Trail · Mount Rainier National Park
Puyallup Trail #248
6.5 mi round trip1,409 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
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Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes need no permit, only the park entrance pass. No timed-entry reservation in 2026.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit: $6 plus $12 per person per night. Reserve on Recreation.gov or walk up.
Permit calendar
Early-access lotteryFebruary
Lottery winners bookMarch to April 25
General reservations openApril 25
Summer permit seasonJune 1 to October 10
Mount Rainier National Park wilderness rules from the National Park Service. Climbing above 10,000 ft or on glaciers needs a separate climbing permit. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,409 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,013 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Puyallup Trail #248 is a 6.5-mile round trip, out and back from Glacier View Trailhead. The route follows Puyallup Trail #248.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Glacier View Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.