Plan your day

Where is Northwest Trek?

11610 Trek Drive East,

Eatonville, Washington 98328

Northwest Trek is close to Mount Rainier, and easily reachable from Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia.

GPS coordinates:

460 55’ 24.37”  N

1220 17’ 02.35” W

Parking is for free for cars, buses and recreational vehicles. We have designated ADA parking spaces and a drop-off/pick-up zone in front of our admissions window.

Note: Pets are not allowed at Northwest Trek. And never leave a pet inside a parked vehicle!

Find Food Here

The Forest Café is located just right of the main entrance, offering burgers, salads, sandwiches and kids’ meals. Hours vary depending on the season. Chilly day? Cozy up to our warm gas fireplace.

Trek Treats offers snacks and lunch as you roam the trails. Open seasonally.

Our sheltered picnic pavilion and meadow tables also offer a tranquil spot to eat.

Note: No food on the tram, please.

Wheelchair & Stroller Rentals

A limited number of wheelchairs, electric carts, and single and double strollers are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis.

Strollers: $10 single/$12 double.
Wheelchair: $12
Electric wheelchair: $35
Umbrellas: $6

Locker Rentals

Small lockers are available for rent if you need a place to stash your purse or lunches. Four quarters ($1) are needed to operate the lockers, located outside the Zip Wild cabana. 

ADA Accessibility

Northwest Trek is ADA-accessible. Graded, paved pathways allow for comfortable maneuvering around the park.

Wheelchairs can be secured in the trams and courtesy cart is available to transport visitors with mobility issues from Trek Center to the tram tour station.

Read about us in the Visit Rainier Accessible Tourism guide!

Service Animals

If you have a service animal, please alert front gate staff. And view our service animal policy as well.

Sensory Inclusive

Northwest Trek is now a certified Sensory Inclusive facility, registered with KultureCity. We offer quiet places, sensory bags and headphones, and all our staff are trained in helping people with sensory needs enjoy our park to the utmost. Click below to learn more.

Please Be Safe!

We want your visit to be safe and enjoyable.

Please remember:

• Don’t leave valuables in your car.

• Please leave pets at home. Park regulations prohibit them inside the park.

• Never feed or harass the animals.

• Stay on marked paths and trails.

• Wear shoes and shirts at all times.

• No barbecues, open flame devices or grills.

• No balloons. (They harm our animals)

• No iPods, radios, or other musical devices in the park.

• No sports equipment into the park (frisbees, balls, bats, etc).

• No skates, skateboards, wheelie-type shoes, scooters, Segways and bicycles.

• No camera drones and other flying toys.

• No alcohol or smoking is allowed in the wildlife park, including e-cigarettes.

• Enjoy Northwest Trek and have a great time!

Help us help the planet.

Here at Northwest Trek we’re working hard to protect the Earth for everyone. Here’s how you can help:

Avoid idling your car for more than 30 seconds. This helps preserve sea ice for Arctic animals.

Bring a reusable water bottle – and fill it up at one of our  water stations. (Or inside the cafe during winter.) You’ll help protect marine animals from plastic pollution.

Pack your lunch in reusable containers and bring a reusable straw. This helps reduce plastic pollution and greenhouse gases.

Recycle your waste. Recycling bins are next to trash cans – make an Earth-friendly choice!

Exhibit closures

• Our fisher is temporarily off exhibit.
• Black bears have gone into torpor for the winter. They come out occasionally.
• Caribou will return to the Free-Roaming Area in spring.
• Our snowy owls are temporarily off exhibit due to storm damage.
• Some paths and all nature trails are temporarily closed due to storm damage – watch for signs.