Crystal Mountain Resort: Scenic Mt. Rainier Gondola & Alpine Winter Experience
Visit on your scheduleDaily 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (Mid-November through April, weather permitting)
Crystal Mountain Resort33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Enumclaw, WA 98022 · 61.3 mi approx. from SeattleDirections
All ages welcome; enclosed 8-passenger cabins accommodate folded strollers and infant carriers; kids 4 and under ride free
From $49Scenic gondola round-trip tickets: Adults $49–$59; Children (5–12) $34–$39; Kids 4 & under free; Guided snowshoe tours with equipment rental available
About this adventure
Crystal Mountain Resort, located on the northeast flank of Mount Rainier in Pierce County, operates Washington state's only high-speed 8-passenger enclosed gondola. In less than ten minutes, the Mt. Rainier Gondola whisks families nearly 2,500 vertical feet up to the mountain summit at 6,872 feet, stepping off into crisp subalpine air directly facing the glacier-cloaked north wall of Mount Rainier. From the summit ridge, families can admire jaw-dropping panoramic views of Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Baker, or rent snowshoes at the base for self-guided winter exploration along designated summit trails. The summit's Tower 16 and Summit House provide warm, enclosed dining and heated restrooms, allowing families with babies or toddlers to experience high-alpine winter wonderland in complete comfort.
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