🏔️ 2026 Season
Mount Rainier Permit 2026
Summit the tallest peak in Washington State. Mount Rainier permits are required for all climbers and are competitive during the popular summer months.
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2026 Permit Timeline
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🥾 Permit Types
Climbing Permit
Required for all climbers attempting to summit. Includes wilderness permit.
Wilderness Permit
For day hiking and backpacking below 10,000 ft. Free and self-issued.
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