MOUNT RAINIER Rules and Regulations 1920

HOTELS AND CAMPS.

NATIONAL PARK INN.

The National Park Inn at Longmire Springs is operated on the American plan only. A number of bungalows and tents are operated in connection with the hotel. An attractive club house or assembly hall of pine logs has been provided for the comfort and entertainment of visitors. Water is taken from the Nisqually River for the operation of an electric lighting and refrigerating plant. The National Park Inn is open from June 15 to September 15.

Authorized rates at National Park Inn.

Except when occupying rooms with private bath, a discount of 10 per cent will be allowed patrons of National Park Inn who remain one week or more.

PARADISE INN.

The Paradise Inn, situated in Paradise Valley in full view of the Mountain and the Tatoosh Range, is constructed entirely of weathered logs from the Silver Forest near by. These logs show entirely to the ridgepole in the big lounging room, which is 50 by 112 feet. The dining room has about the same dimensions.

The Inn is operated on the American plan. Rooms may be had with or without private bath. One hundred 2-room bungalow tents are grouped near by and are operated in connection with the Inn. Hotel rooms and bungalow tents are heated and lighted by electricity. Rooms in hotel and bungalow tents will be assigned only to guests taking all meals at the inn.

Authorized rates at Paradise Inn.
[American plan.]

Except when occupying rooms with private bath, a discount of 10 per cent will be allowed patrons of Paradise Inn who remain one week or more.

Patrons who desire to lease tents without meals or for partial meal service will be accommodated at the New Paradise Camp.

THE NEW PARADISE CAMP.

This camp is located about 300 yards from Paradise Inn and is operated separately. It is intended to care for visitors desiring moderately priced accommodations. Camp service only is provided here; there is no bell boy or chambermaid service. The tents are floored, provided with double beds, springs, and mattresses, and ordinary furniture, except bed covering.

Authorized rates at New Paradise Camp.

Sheets, pillows, pillow cases, and towels may be rented at 40 cents for the first day and 25 cents per day thereafter. Two clean towels per tent will be furnished daily on this basis. Meals will be served as ordered in the lunch pavilion.

Under this plan of camping patrons may be governed entirely by their own wishes; they may bring their food supplies and blankets and live at a minimum outlay of 75 cents per day for two people, or they may take their meals at the lunch pavilion or Paradise Inn, all or in part. Cured meats, flour, sugar, coffee, etc., as well as prepared coffee, tea, and chocolate by measure will be sold at the lunch pavilion, so that patrons may purchase supplies at any time.

LUNCH PAVILIONS.

A la carte service at moderate prices will be available in lunch pavilions at Longmire Springs, and at the New Paradise Camp.

PUBLIC CAMP GROUNDS.

For the accommodation of visitors who desire to bring in their own tents, beds, cooking utensils, and food supplies free public camping grounds are provided at Longmire Springs, Van Trump Camp, and Paradise Valley.

Running water and dead timber for firewood are available at each camp. Parties desiring to camp at Longmire Springs and Paradise Valley should see the park ranger in charge of grounds for assignment.

MAP OF MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK (click on image for a PDF version)

TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE PARK.

Transportation lines within the park are operated by the Rainier National Park Co. under a franchise from the Department of the Interior, but every person is at liberty to provide his own means of transportation, subject to the regulations on page 42.

The post-office address of the Rainier National Park Co. is Tacoma, Wash. During the summer season the company's headquarters in the park is maintained at Longmire Springs. The authorized rates are as follows:

AUTO STAGE SERVICE.

Rates quoted are "between stations," as the same charge is made in either direction.

Auto stage rates within park limits.

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE.

Standard seven-passenger touring cars will be furnished for the exclusive use of private parties at the following rates per passenger; minimum of four fares for this special car service:

Automobile rates within park limits.

HORSES AND GUIDES.

The Rainier National Park Co. will maintain adequate saddle and pack horse service for park trails. Arrangements for this service should be made at the company's office, Longmire Springs. For parties of five or more guide and horse will be furnished without charge. For parties of less than five a charge of $5.00 per day will be made for guide and horse. Following are the authorized rates:

Rates for saddle and pack horse and guide service.

Saddle and pack horse service is operated between Narada Falls and Paradise Valley when snow conditions will not permit use of automobile highway between these points. A charge of 1 cent per pound in each direction is made for packing baggage between Narada Falls and Paradise Valley. Minimum charge for this packing service, 50 cents.

GUIDE SERVICE—SPECIAL TRIPS.

The four most popular trips in the National Park requiring guide service are: (1) Climb to the summit, (2) climb to Camp Muir, (3) climb to Pinnacle Peak, (4) what is generally called the "side trip." This is from Paradise Valley to Stevens and Paradise Glaciers.

The summit climb requires from 15 to 20 hours for the round trip. Only those accustomed to climbing and in practice should attempt the journey. The Pinnacle Peak climb requires from six to eight hours for the round trip. The side trip to Stevens and Paradise Glaciers requires four or five hours for the round trip.

Muir Camp parties now leave Paradise Valley in the afternoon, reach Muir Camp about 7 o'clock, spend the night in the shelter cabin, and return to Paradise Valley next morning. This change in plan and time of trips to Muir Camp came about through the desire of visitors to witness the sunset and sunrise from that point.

A corps of competent guides, both men and women, is employed by the Rainier National Park Co. Trail guides are stationed at Paradise Inn, in Paradise Valley. Horse guides are stationed at both Longmire Springs and Paradise Valley. The following rates will be charged for scheduled service; rates for special service will be made by the manager of the department:

Rates for guide service.

ALL-EXPENSE TRIP.

Beginning with the 1920 season the Rainier National Park Company will operate saddle and pack horse camping trips between Longmire Springs and Fairfax, the latter point being the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad near northwest corner of the National Park. The trip will be made via west trails, visiting Indian Henrys Hunting Ground, Saint Andrews, Sunset, and Spray Parks. Mowich and Mystic Lakes and other interesting north-side points will be visited. Guides and cooks will accompany each party. Tents, blankets, and other necessary camping equipment will be conveyed on pack horses. Camp will be made each night at a suitable place. Parties making the trip need bring only personal clothing and toilet articles. Such belongings will be limited to 20 pounds per person and should be carried in a dunnage bag. Suit cases or hand bags can not be handled. Parties will be limited to 25 people. Necessary minimum for trip, 10 people. These trips will start about July 15, but exact dates will be duly announced in Tacoma and Seattle papers. Registration for the trips should be made as early as possible, as assignments will be in order of registration. Start may be made either from Longmire Springs or Fairfax, according to desire of patron. Parties may register for the trip in one direction only, or for "round trip" if preferred. The trip, in one direction, will require seven days' time, which will mean six nights camping en route. Charge for the trip, including saddle horse, guide service, use of camping equipment and camp board en route, $9.50 per day, per person, or $66.50 per person for the trip in one direction.