Mt Ranier NP
I need to pick the brains of some of the NW forum members. I will be heading to Mt Ranier from Northern California in August. I have never been there and dont know a thing about the area. I have a ...
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August is probably the busiest month of the year for Mt. Rainier- best weather before school starts and all. September is much quieter, but still excellent weather.
I've spent more time in the National Forest over there than in the Park itself...my favorite campspots are along the American River, to the east side of the mountain along hwy 410. There are a few dispersed camping opportunities along there, and several campgrounds. All accessible for a truckcamper.
Wildflowers are likely to be pretty much over except at high elevations....I did the hike at this link once in late August and there were some beautiful small alpine flowers along the trail.
I've spent more time in the National Forest over there than in the Park itself...my favorite campspots are along the American River, to the east side of the mountain along hwy 410. There are a few dispersed camping opportunities along there, and several campgrounds. All accessible for a truckcamper.
Wildflowers are likely to be pretty much over except at high elevations....I did the hike at this link once in late August and there were some beautiful small alpine flowers along the trail.
