Mt. Rainier National Park Hiking and Snowshoe Tour
Let's take a hike! Offering private tours with one of the best guides in the Pacific Northwest!
Spend a day getting to know our Nation's 5th oldest National Park. Come explore with me and find new ways to be wowed! I offer a hiking tour unlike any other. Hike through pristine alpine meadows, spend time observing wildlife, visit waterfalls, learn about the geology, glaciers, indigenous people and early explorers that make Mount Rainier such a special place in Washington State.
Explore Mount Rainier National Park With Your Private Group
TourMtRainier offers you a personalized, safe exploration of one of the most iconic, mountain volcanoes in North America.
Being one of the few companies with a Commercial Use Permit from the Park, I can offer you hikes longer than 1 mile beyond a trailhead helping us get away from the crowds. This is a big plus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experiencing Mount Rainier’s trail system is an exceptional way to connect and appreciate this place of awe and wonder. I specialize in fully-guided, small group hiking tours designed to maximize your time and experience at Mount Rainier National Park. Choose one of our small group hiking tours and enjoy a variety of observations. Feel the power of a waterfall or glacial fed river as we walk by on one of Mt. Rainier’s diverse trails. Take opportunities for contemplation, smell the richness of many landscapes, challenge yourself (or not) from the variety of trails offered.
TourMtRainier is operated by Owner/Tour Guide, Diann Sheldon, who has over 30 years of experience guiding satisfied customers. I love spending the day with other National Park/outdoor enthusiasts and look forward to creating memories with you!
Response to Coronavirus ~ Our Plan for 2021
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17 March 2021
As the Coronavirus continues to impact our lifestyles, I have made changes to my tour offerings. In 2021, I won’t be offering transportation, we will meet at a pre-determined trailhead to being our time together. Several different types of hikes will be offered this season beginning in May of 2021. You can choose your hike based on difficulty, a particular area of the Park, how long of hike and more. See the hike descriptions on my tour page.
I am currently offering snowshoe tours in the Park. We will meet at the Whittaker Mountaineering store in Ashford where you can rent tire chains for the day and any other needed gear. Mount Rainier National Park requires all vehicles traveling in the Park to have tire chains for your vehicle even if it is a 4wd or AWD vehicle until May 1st. Note that during the winter months, many Park roads are closed to vehicle travel. The only entrance open is the Nisqually Entrance on the southwest side and from here you can travel as far as Paradise (weather and road conditions permitting).
Staying in touch with nature is always the best medicine, especially during these times. I wish you, your family and friends the best of health and prosperity during these uncertain times. I look forward to sharing this amazing environment with you.
in gratitude,
Diann
If you have any questions, call me at 253-777-8226 to discuss options. For international calls, find me on WhatsApp 1+2537778226
Winter in the park brings many possibilities for discovering the beauty of Mt. Rainier National Park.
- 6 hours Duration 6 hours
- November-April Availability November-April
Meet us at the trailhead and enjoy a fully guided, private experience. Choose from a variety of hikes with the opportunity to observe wildlife, enjoy wildflowers, glaciers, waterfalls and more. Travel from a temperate rainforest to alpine meadows in one day! Our selected hikes offer hikes for different skill levels with a variety of terrain. This is your day to explore Mount Rainier National Park!
- 6 hours Duration 6 hours
- May-October Availability May-October
Customer Reviews
Diann knew all about the history of Mt Rainier and where to go to maximize my one day on the mountain. There were just a few people on our tour- it was perfect! We hiked several trails, saw waterfalls and wildlife, I loved seeing the mountain goats. She even provided binoculars- I’d forgotten mine. It was great that Diann asked us all what we wanted to see on the ride up. She catered the tour to meet all our wants. I wanted to hike and see waterfalls, another guy wanted to see flowers. She surpasses all our wants by showing us so much more. ........
– Christine ~ Google Review
We chose to book with Discover Nature so that we could see Mt. Rainier in a more personalized way. We were extremely pleased with the results. Diann went out of her way to make our day an amazing experience. We got to hike several trails, see beautiful waterfalls, and eat lunch outdoors sitting on rocks by a stream. You can tell that this is not just a job for Diann. She truly does an amazing job of sharing her knowledge and love of Mt. Rainier.
– Sherri S. ~ TripAdvisor Review
I just don't have enough superlatives and positive adjectives for this amazing, personalized adventure. I wish there were a Diann/Discover Nature in every port or National Park. She has Ph.D. level knowledge of the area, but her love of nature and the outdoors really shone through and made this day trip truly exceptional and very memorable. ...............
– Heather ~ Facebook Review
Diann is an outstanding guide! Anyone can look at Mt. Rainier and appreciate it, but with Diann's hikes paired with her extensive knowledge of the history, plants, and wildlife, she transforms Mt. Rainier into a living story that you become a part of. Diann has such a passion for Mt. Rainier, that you cannot help but feel the same passion too. I highly recommend this tour to anyone! Thank you for the great tour and great pictures Diann!
– Julius ~ TripAdvisor Review
I’m so glad we found this tour. This is by far the best way to see Mt Rainier. Diann is a wonderful guide and takes you to the sights that you will not want to miss out on. We were fortunate to have her all to ourselves (just the 3 of us), but even if it’s full tour, it’s still going to be very personalized! Thank you Diann for an awe-amazing day!
– Susanne S, TripAdvisor review
If you want to experience Mount Rainier this is the way to go. Diann was FANTASTIC. So knowledgeable, so accommodating. The small tour size was great. There were the three of us and another couple. (5 total). Perfect. The van was VERY comfortable. The first stop to pick up our lunches is a wonderful bakery/coffee shop. We were able to get something there. Wonderful baked goods. Then off to the mountain. Every stop was perfect. We experienced hiking through the forest (my husband has bad knees so wore braces) Diann was aware and she made the hike accessible and easy for him. The other couple didn't want "challenging" hiking either so it worked out well. We saw waterfalls, an alpine lake, "THE" mountain from different vantage points, glaciers, glacier rivers, lunched by a river (lunch was great), Diann brought out binoculars and at one stop a telescope and we could see a hiking party on their way to the base camp in the snow. We saw Marmots and a fox. A beautiful prairie. Every sight, was better than the last. Our family cannot recommend this tour enough. We all agreed it was the best tour we have ever been on for anything. It is long and you are tired by days end. But, you can truly say you experienced Mount Rainier.
– Kathy Johnson ~ TripAdvisor Review
I just don't have enough superlatives and positive adjectives for this amazing, personalized adventure. I wish there were a Diann (our guide and owner of Discover Nature) in every port or National Park. She has Ph.D. level knowledge of the area, but her love of nature and the outdoors really shone through and made this day trip truly exceptional and very memorable. We started at the bottom of Mt. Ranier in a temperate forest hike, moved up to waterfalls and finally to an invigorating snow shoe hike. Diann thought of everything, and had every type of equipment and supply we could possibly need on hand. If you love the outdoors, are seeking more than a quick stop for a 5 second selfie, and have limited time in the Seattle area- DO THIS!! Worth every penny and the memories are priceless.
– Heather ~ TripAdvisor Review