07/15/2026
🌼 Wildflower Season is Blooming on the Sunrise Side of Mount Rainier! 🌼
Summer is one of the most spectacular times to visit the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park. As the snow melts, alpine meadows come alive with brilliant displays of colorful wildflowers set against unforgettable mountain views.
If you’re exploring Sunrise, keep an eye out for:
💜 Lupine
❤️ Pink Mountain Heather
🤍 Tiger Lilies
💛 Smooth Mountain Dandelion
🌾 Beargrass
🌸 Magenta Paintbrush and other alpine blooms
Some of our favorite places to enjoy the flowers include the Grand Park, Silver Forest Trail, Naches Peak Loop and portions of the Mount Fremont Lookout Trail—all offering incredible scenery and amazing photo opportunities.
🌿 Please help protect these fragile alpine meadows by staying on marked trails and leaving the flowers for everyone to enjoy.
Before you head up the mountain—or after a day of exploring—stop by Wapiti Outdoors for fresh coffee, hand-scooped ice cream, cold drinks, snacks, souvenirs, and outdoor essentials.
📍 Proudly serving visitors at the gateway to the Sunrise entrance of Mount Rainier National Park.
What’s your favorite wildflower to spot at Sunrise? Let us know in the comments! 🌼👇
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