10 days in Mount Rainier National Park & Olympic National Park Itinerary

Visiting Mount Rainier and Discover Nature will get you outdoors. Go for a jaunt from Mount Rainier National Park to Snoqualmie to see Snoqualmie Falls about 2h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Skyline Trail, stroll through Box Canyon Loop, and appreciate the views at Paradise Valley.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Mount Rainier National Park itinerary planner.

Portland to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Portland in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Mount Rainier National Park, with lows of 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to travel to Olympic National Park.

Escape the urban bustle at Hurricane Ridge and Olympic National Park. There's still lots to do: stroll through Ruby Beach, hike along Sol Duc Falls, contemplate the waterfront views at Hoh River, and admire all the interesting features of Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Olympic National Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in June: highs in Olympic National Park hover around 66°F, while lows dip to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.