Camp Alder's Ashford Guidebook
Sightseeing
A moderate hike that is away from the crowds but has the best waterfalls and a variety of views.
Van Trump Park
A moderate hike that is away from the crowds but has the best waterfalls and a variety of views.
Paradise Park
The most popular trail in Mt Rainier NP, but on a clear day, it has the best views.
A more remote side of Mt Rainier National Park. You can also mountain bike part of this trail. Lake George is a great swimming hole near here too.
Gobblers Knob
A more remote side of Mt Rainier National Park. You can also mountain bike part of this trail. Lake George is a great swimming hole near here too.
Highest point accessible by trail in Mt Rainier NP. A hard hike but amazing views.
Burroughs Mountain
Highest point accessible by trail in Mt Rainier NP. A hard hike but amazing views.
Rentals
A great place for coffee and ice cream but also provides gear rentals, such as snowshoes.
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Whittaker's Bunkhouse
30205 WA-706A great place for coffee and ice cream but also provides gear rentals, such as snowshoes.
RMI Expeditions
30027 WA-706Great place for rentals.
Food scene
The best place to eat after a long hike. Great atmosphere.
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Base Camp Grill
30027 WA-706The best place to eat after a long hike. Great atmosphere.
They serve both nepalese and american food. This is our favorite place to dine in Ashford, WA.
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Wildberry Restaurant
37718 WA-706They serve both nepalese and american food. This is our favorite place to dine in Ashford, WA.
This place is walkable from our cabin, although across the highway. Honey is made on-site. Good for if you don’t want to drive anyplace to eat.
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Paradise Village Hotel & Restaurant
31811 WA-706This place is walkable from our cabin, although across the highway. Honey is made on-site. Good for if you don’t want to drive anyplace to eat.
Delicious meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great desserts too.
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Copper Creek Inn & Restaurant
35707 WA-706Delicious meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great desserts too.
Great cuts of steak and meat here to bring back to the cabin.
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Double T Meats
102 Center St WGreat cuts of steak and meat here to bring back to the cabin.
Delicious food and the newest restaurant in town. Largest draft selection, 21 and up only.
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Highlander
30319 WA-706Delicious food and the newest restaurant in town. Largest draft selection, 21 and up only.
Activities
Alder Lake
A great place to swim or kayak
Mineral Lake
Great place to go fishing
E Z Times Horse Rides
18703 WA-706Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr EPioneer Farm Museum
7716 Ohop Valley Rd ENational Park Inn
47009 Paradise Rd ELongmire
A great place to hike.
Day Trips
Mt St Helens Visitor Center
3029 Spirit Lake HwySeattle
Portland
Leavenworth
Guides
If you’re looking to summit Mt. Rainier, this is one of the best guide groups in the world.
Alpine Ascents International
109 W Mercer StIf you’re looking to summit Mt. Rainier, this is one of the best guide groups in the world.