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MPG V2.8, January 2012

Area Information

Advisories about Google map display and and about the Carbon River Road.

Note about map display.-- Many of the locations are centered around the some area, and as such will overlap the display icons for the locations. You might enlarge that area to see the many locations in that area.

Note on length of trails.-- The mileage on the length of the trails are one-way unless noted, such as "loop" or "roundtrip" meaning there are multiple trails to and from the trailheads, common with trails in the Paradise and Jackson Visitors Center area.

Photo Op Location Guide

The photo op locations are catagorized as:

   Vista, offering panoramic views from lookouts, peaks, turnouts, scenic stops, etc.;

   View, offering views of natural environment, such as forests, creeks, lakes, glaciers, etc.;

   Waterfall, offering views of commonly known or easily accessible waterfalls;

   Open Area, offering views of meadows and open alpine or glacier environments.

Map Information

Note about .-- The "information window" for each location has the following information:

    (1) name,
    (2) type and subtype,
    (3) location (latitude, longitude and elevation),
    (4) where (description),
    (5) access and accessibility, see trail guide (all trail distances one way),
    (6) description of location, and
    (7) notes.

This should provide the basic information to find the location and with the resources below, should provide additional informaton to determine if you want to find it.

Seasonal Information

Spring 2012.-- Currently (May through June) the NP is in transition from winter to spring operations where the all the roads are or will be cleared of snow, the facilities open for the summer visitors season and the park itself comes alive from the long winter as the snow melts in the lower elevations and progress up to the mid and upper elevations through May and June normally ending in July.

You can get more information at the news, access and conditions, and monthly reports Web pages.

Resources

Resources.--Below are sources for additional information about Mt. Rainier and the NP.

• • Weather - Map
  • Waterfalls - Map and List
  • Lakes - Map and List
  • Wildflowers - Map
  • Fire Lookouts - Map

• • Day Hikes - Map
  • Backcountry Hikes - Map
  • Geology Road Guide - Map
  • Glacier Views - Map
  • Sun & Moon Times

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