Road trip · Western Washington
Pacific Northwest Parks Loop
The loop
Seattle to Mount Rainier and the rainforests and coast of the Olympic Peninsula.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Seattle
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–4 days)
~63 mi straight-line from Seattle
2Mount Rainier National Park
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
2026 Entry and Seasonal Road Access
~120 mi straight-line from Mount Rainier National Park
3Olympic National Park
Suggested: 4 days (full guide: 4–6 days)
Manage Entry and Wilderness Stays via Official Park Windows
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Pacific Northwest Parks Loop?
Plan about 9 days to give each of the 3 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Seattle, then Mount Rainier National Park, then Olympic National Park. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park. Each stop's guide links to the official source.