Glacier View Wilderness

Just 1100 feet of elevation gain and you too could look like something out of The Sound of Music. But really, the views from the top of this peak are astounding, especially the one of Mt. Rainier that is just the other direction from this one.
Just 1100 feet of elevation gain and you too could look like something out of The Sound of Music. But really, the views from the top of this peak are astounding, especially the one of Mt. Rainier that is just the other direction from this one.
Another of this pretty lake! I got a few good shots and couldn't resist posting this one, too. There were lots of bugs at this time of year but nothing some good bug spray couldn't handle.
See how shallow this is? We felt safe letting our three- and six-year-old wade at least 20 yards out into this lovely little lake. The fish were jumping, too!
Mt. Rainier literally looms over you from the top Mt. Beljica. How one pronounces this name is unclear as it was made up from the first letters of the names of the children from two families that climbed this in 1897: Burgon, Elizabeth, Lucy, Jessie, Isabel, Clara, and Alex. Oh, and this point was once used by professional fire watchers.

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The park's first administration building dates from 1916 and now houses the Longmire Museum and Visitors Center. It was built in the Parkitecture style - a rugged, often hand-built style, designed to blend in naturally with the environment. This style is common among many western US Parks, including Mount Rainier, Yellowstone and Yosemite.

Longmire Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Longmire Museum during your trip to Longmire. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Longmire Museum
On the trail to Pothole Lake, we were blessed with a thunderstorm and this gorgeous double rainbow between us and the glacier fields on Mt. Rainier.

Pothole Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pothole Lake during your travels in Mineral. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops while you're in the area.

Pothole Lake
USA, Washington State, Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier in background

Mount Rainier

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rainier during your travels in Ashford. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Mount Rainier

Glacier View Trailhead

You can take time to visit Glacier View Trailhead during your travels to Eatonville. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Glacier View Trailhead

Goat Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goat Lake during your travels in Eatonville. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Goat Lake

Kenworthy Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kenworthy Lake during your travels in Ashford. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.

Kenworthy Lake

Top Glacier View Wilderness Hotel Deals

Paradise Village Hotel

Paradise Village Hotel

2.5 out of 5
31811 WA-706 Ashford WA
Paradise Village Hotel
Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn

3 out of 5
38820 State Route 706 East Ashford WA
Gateway Inn
Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier

Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier

3 out of 5
35707 SR 706 E Ashford WA
Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier
Paradise Inn

Paradise Inn

3 out of 5
52807 Paradise Rd E Ashford WA
Paradise Inn
Packwood Lodge

Packwood Lodge

2 out of 5
13807 U.S. Highway 12 Packwood WA
Packwood Lodge
Packwood Inn

Packwood Inn

2.5 out of 5
13032 US Highway 12 Packwood WA
Packwood Inn
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