Depart Gig Harbor

Head across the Tacoma-Narrows Bridge and then southeast into the Cascades. Looming ahead along the drive will be Mt. Rainier, an active volcano and the most topographically prominent peak in the continental US.

Travel to Mount Rainier National Park (Longmire)

Distance - 78.9 mi

Travel Time - 1 hr 45 min + stops (30 min)

Arrive Mount Rainier National Park

Beginning at the Nisqually Entrance in the southwest corner of the park, spend the day in Mount Rainier National Park. Make your way through Longmire, Paradise, and Sunrise before exiting on the north side and heading for Seattle.

Depart Mount Rainier National Park

Descend from the Cascades and head to Seattle.

Travel to Seattle (from Sunrise)

Distance - ~ 95.5 mi

Travel Time - ~ 2 hr 30 min (depending on traffic and route taken)

Arrive in Seattle

Spend the evening in Seattle. Check out a brewery or head down to the Waterfront.