Highlanders Restaurant in Mount Rainier National Park

Highlanders Restaurant in Mount Rainier National Park
3.5 / 5
50 reviews

30319 State Route 706 E, Mount Rainier National Park, WA, Mount Rainier National Park

Overview

Features
  • Seating

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

If I catch a bigfoot, can I bring it home?

Yes unless caught inside the national Park, in which case no

Can you go camping there

There are some camps that require a permit, which is $20, and some that are gratis. These are listed on the website.

Beautiful place and awesome.

A must-see if you haven't already. Best time is during the week, in early spring, late fall, no crowds. Check with NPS website for road conditions, weather, etc.

Is it open to the public?

Got to do the gondola ride at crystal mountain. Really cool.

Can you use a. Credit card at sunrise ranger station / park entrance to pay for 1 vehicle pass to the park?

Yep!

Is a beautiful place

It is absolutely stunning! No matter the time of year!!

Is it open on 4 of July?

Yes

Where is Christine Falls in Mount rainier

It is off of Paradise Valley Road where it intersects with Van Trump Creek. There should be signs and road parking.

What's the wonderland trail around mt Rainer?

It's a 93 mile long hike that goes around Mt. Rainier. It takes an average of 10-14 days to complete it, but many people hike small portions of it each year.

Could I bring my dog with me?

Of course just remember the rules

Review

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Candice Garman
google
11.21.2024
5/5

Always been one of my favorite places. Absolutely beautiful!

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Beth
google
10.21.2018
5/5

Beautiful park. Lot to explore and easy trails to walk.. look out for the beauty of wild life.. love staying at the cabins..

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Maria Miller
google
09.11.2018
5/5

One of the most beautiful and picturesque places on earth. So incredibly beautiful!! The views of Mt Rainier are wonderful.

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Rosanne Brefeld
google
07.02.2018
3/5

So many people with no chance of social distancing if you wanted to hike up from the visitors center. There were large groups of people not wearing masks and people were crowded together. Rangers were very nice, but it would be great if they reminded people to wear masks in crowds.

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Jeri Stabler York
google
06.17.2018
5/5

Omgosh!! First time there and loved it. What an experience. Tons of places to hike, walk, venture. Campgrounds are beyond beautiful. The drive around the area is gorgeous. Waterfalls are a must see. Lots of pictures to take.

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Dwight Friesen
google
06.11.2018
5/5

An amazing experience at the park! Loved the awesome views and the aroma of the pollen from the pine trees. Took in a picnic lunch and some hiking as well. This adventure at Mt.Rainer did not disappoint!

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Mikeli Carvalho de Oliveira
google
06.09.2018
5/5

We hiked to Camp Muir yesterday.It's not easy, and it's vital to go with an experienced guide, bring enough water, food, layers, first emergency kit and a GPS. The weather changed from a hot and cleaned day to an hard whiteout when we were heading down. Be aware of the weather conditions and be safe.the view makes up for all the suffering.

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Sean Evans
google
06.02.2018
5/5

There are no words to express how awe inspiring, how humbling, and how perfect Rainier is. I have lived most of my life able to see it, to visit it, and to enjoy it. Every time it gets better.

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David Tonsberg
google
05.13.2018
5/5

the skyline trail is an intermediate to difficult walk. you should have shoes that can handle rocky terrain and quads od steel. Its 6 miles of pure beauty

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Jamie Rene
google
04.27.2018
5/5

Beautiful day for a hike! We've done a few hikes on the mountain, but this one was like a little hidden surprise. Crossing the river was super fun, but seems a little scary at first.

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Kathleen Thompson
google
04.19.2018
5/5

When the mountain is out, you can get up close and really enjoy it's beauty. It's possible to drive around the entire mountain, stopping for hikes and photos in about 8 hours. Check the webcams for the parking lot to see if the clouds are covering the mountain, sometimes from the valley it's hiding, but when you get there it's out.

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Jalik Tulenga
google
04.10.2018
5/5

Mount Rainier National Park is BEAUTIFUL and FANTASTIC. Lots of camp sides, hiking sides, picnic side, plus you get to see and feel Green water river and White river. The scenery there is breath taking. Lots of things to do there.

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Asif S
google
03.26.2018
5/5

Must visit place in the Pacific Northwest... you'll want to go again and again to watch incredible beauty it has to offer all year long.. Winter's visits are as magnificent as Summers.. great aerial picture 📷 opportunities

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Christopher Steele
google
03.16.2018
5/5

BEAUTIFUL! A must go to. Plan for for multiple days and if possible stay at the National Park Inn.

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Emily Garner
google
02.27.2018
5/5

Great hiking and plenty of family friendly options. Convenient picnic spots and bathrooms if you plan out your day trip. Scenery is absolutely gorgeous. This was Grove of the Patriarchs (very easy, kid friendly trail)

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Tabitha Simone'
google
02.01.2018
5/5

Everything about this place was fantastic for what we seen. The only downfall is no dogs are allowed on the trails. They can only be where ever cars can drive and park. So if you do plan on bringing you're dog don't. It won't be as fun if you do.

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Cindy Algiers
google
01.09.2018
5/5

Due to Covid-19 during the lunch hour for the staff they were letting in class every 5 minutes into Sunrise welcome center. Gift shop and restrooms open. Nice day for viewing the mountain and hiking.

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Richard Felekey
google
01.08.2018
5/5

From sunrise to paradise and every place in between. There is alot to do hike wise here. The skyline trail and glacier vista at paradise offers phenomenal views when it's not cloudy. The abundance of pikas and marmots as well as deer and black bears make you feel like it's relatively untouched by man. Recommend a visit if you're in the area. During the summer the wild flower blooms in the alpine meadows are fantastic.

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Hiko Aalona
google
01.02.2018
5/5

Mt. Rainier, what is there to say? I could spend all day every day up there. The beauty speaks for itself. If you plan on going, leave early. We made it to Sunrise at 7am and the parking lot was nearly full. The trails were busy as well, but everyone there is searching for the same thing, a small piece of serenity.

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Tiffany Lynn
google
11.21.2017
5/5

Paradise - Mt Rainier is such a beautiful place to visit. Even saw 2 bucks on my hike! Nature at its finest. ❤️

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Allie Warnock
google
11.20.2017
5/5

Awesome place to connect with nature, great short jokes for kids.

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Brigid Sharer
google
11.19.2017
5/5

This is a great national park with tons of hiking trails for any difficulty. Hiked the skyline trail at Paradise in mid June and the trail was completely snow covered, but enough people had already been on it that footprints were easy to follow. The views are gorgeous and I cannot wait to go back and hike more of the mountain!

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Steve Farb
google
11.15.2017
5/5

On our top priority bucket list whenever we visit the Pacific Northwest is Paradise Meadows at Mount Rainier National Park. The best time to visit is late summer, when all the snow has melted off the trails and the flowers have come out. This time in early July everything off the parking lot was covered with snow. This is one of my favorite places on planet earth...

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Ben Roberts
google
09.12.2017
5/5

This is a great park! There are multiple different areas in the park you can go to to hike and camp and do other activities. We went to the Sunrise zone and hiked the Burrough mountain trail as well as the Fremont lookout. We also went to the Paradise zone and hiked the skyline trail and narada falls. There are lots of campgrounds that usually need to be reserved months ahead of time. The weather is usually very pleasant during the day but can be quite chilly in the mornings if you're starting your day early. Would definitely recommend coming here!

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Frank Troth
google
08.12.2017
5/5

There's always something to do (or nothing at all!) In this beautiful place, whether I walk a paved trail, a dirt trail, snowshoe or climb to the top. The wildflowers have been especially good this summer.

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Jeff X
google
07.27.2017
5/5

Mount Rainier National Park is an amazing wonder of Washington state! Alpine lakes, flower fields, meadows, trees, wildlife.... The park has it all. And that's not including the main attraction - Mount Rainier! Be careful trying to hike some of the trails, as they can be dangerous. Altitude sickness is also a possibility at Paradise (a part of the park).

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Robert Mabry
google
07.22.2017
5/5

Never know when my last memory of the people I love and being at mt Rainer with my oldest son n his new wife and my mother is one memory i will cherish for eternity.... Thanks to all the great people who make life easier and free... God bless the usa.... # making America great again....

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Rebecca Williams-Bartella
google
07.16.2017
5/5

Had the most amazing day trip to the mountain with my 3 kids. Our first time. They loved it so much they’ve decided that this is where we will spend our camping trip this summer. (I’d love recommendations on a location for fishing.) By a happy accidental wrong turn we ended up on Sunrise to just catch the sunset! It was magical.

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Pamela Montanez
google
07.15.2017
5/5

The vistas are breathtaking. The waterfalls are fabulous. The hairpin turns and roads are a race-car drivers delight. The trees are forever green and inviting. With arm-like branches beconing to you to enter, and never wanting you to leave. At the higher elevation be prepared for a chill, so bring something to huddle in by a toasty fire with food and drink to celebrate the beauty God has created. Pam Montanez 8/8/2020

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DaNielle Spendloave
google
06.17.2017
5/5

Mt. Rainier is so majestic! I come from UT which is full of mountains, but this one really is in a league of its own. And the surrounding forests are ancient and beautiful. I loved that there was plenty to see just from pullouts along the road, as well as hikes of every level. And you can find hikes on every side of the mountain!

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Katie Carl
google
06.17.2017
5/5

Gorgeous hikes and not too crowded once you're on a trail during Covid. Will be $30 entry fee. Unless youve got a national park pass

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VaniSri's Lifestyle
google
05.22.2017
5/5

This Visit I got an amazing view.. just heaven 😍😍Before Visiting do check the weather for a better view.. ✌️

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Nathan Fox
google
05.08.2017
5/5

Man this place is super beautiful!! We went to silver falls and it was great! I would get there early. We were there at 7 and got a parking spot but by the time we left at 9 the parking lot was full.

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Maria Casillas-Witt
google
04.19.2017
5/5

This is such a beautiful drive. Waterfalls for days. Lush green everywhere you look. We live near by and went back 3 times within the week. Well worth the price. We will be back. 💜

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Jacqueline Schillinger
google
02.09.2017
5/5

Such a beautiful place to explore. Lots of great hiking and remarkable fields of wild flowers.

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Patricia Wells
google
02.08.2017
5/5

The visitor center at Paradise is a great place to take some easy hikes and the views are amazing! This picture is of Myrtle Falls which is an easy hike. I feel so very fortunate to live close enough to visit this beautiful place.

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Milind Limaye
google
02.07.2017
5/5

Went to paradise point . It has Awesome views. Got to see a black bear relaxing in the ice. Reflections lake was frozen on Jun 19, 2020. But luckily got one spot to take Rainier reflection from a small pool. Narada falls is worth a visit and so also Vista point.Park Rangers were very helpful and informative

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Vidhu Mangal
google
10.12.2016
5/5

Spectacular views all around the park. This park offers great waterfalls and amazing views of a huge mountain. Overall I find this park as super accessible as with very minimal hikes you can view almost all the famous points. Must visit on a bright sunny day. Around 2.5 hours from Seattle. Better to reach the park early morning to avoid traffic.

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Chuck Dougherty
google
10.09.2016
5/5

On a blue sky August day, It's just plain stunning! Wild flowers, glaciers, deep valleys, wild rivers, crags, distant peaks. Just don't go on a weekend, too many people to get to nature.

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Robbie Torney
google
10.08.2016
5/5

We hiked to the Fremont Lookout from Sunrise; it was beautiful. If you do this it's pretty easy to enter from the west via the Chinook Pass (SR 410). We also drove into Paradise the next day and preferred the Sunrise entrance.

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Karen Lee
google
10.07.2016
5/5

A Beautiful Mountain.When you go to Washington please take the trip to this place.

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Mubashir Koul
google
10.02.2016
5/5

The Majestic, beautiful, breathtaking snow clad mountain calls every admirer to visit her again and again. What a beauty !!! Will visit once more soon

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Hemant K
google
07.24.2016
5/5

Just loved it. The mountain is GIGANTIC. Entered at Nisqually. Reached before 9, and had 2 cars ahead of me. left at 11:20 and saw a 1000! cars trying to get in. I found plenty of parking at Paradise, 14 miles from the first pee stop which was 3 miles from the entrance. Needless to say - go early. Panorama point is little above snow line in some spots. if you're with kids be prepared to walk on snow. Temp was ideal. I had a tee, running 3/4 tights and a thermal over my tee. Perfect day for hiking!!!

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Mital Potey
google
07.19.2016
5/5

Amazing place. Try to get all the key spots done. Fun, beautiful, neat ✌🏻

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Lisa Stone
google
05.22.2016
5/5

Absolutely gorgeous National Park. So glad we came here. Stunning trails, gorgeous views, great campground. Mount Rainer is a treasure and a must see.

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Karen Yeager
google
05.13.2016
5/5

I love this park! It is one of my all time favorite National parks. There is waterfalls everywhere! I only had a day visit here, but one of these days I would love to hike the wonderland trail!

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Claire Fralish
google
05.02.2016
5/5

The line to get in the park was quite a wait. Once in nothing was a problem. A bit of a crowd at Paradise, but not terrible. Only had one problem that was not the parks fault, some folks didn't pay attention to the signs and were walking on the meadows. 😥

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Scott Linn
google
01.23.2016
5/5

I love visiting Mt Rainier! There are so many trails for all different skill levels. You can see things by driving through and at the same time enough stuff here that you could spend days in this park.

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Craig Murphy
google
01.07.2016
5/5

Amazing! Lived close by my entire life. Still is beautiful! 94 degrees still SNOW!

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Steven Silvia
google
01.06.2016
4/5

Insanely busy, but I don't blame people for wanting to enjoy the views. Line to get into the park took about 45 minutes, and many people drive extremely slow once inside the park. Would be nice if the pull over rule was enforced for 5 cars backed up behind. But, absolutely beautiful, I love coming here! Sad the visitors center was also closed due to covid.

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