Are dogs allowed on Disappointment Cleaver Route?

No, dogs are not permitted on Disappointment Cleaver Route. This is typical in many national parks and wildlife refuges — check for a nearby dog-friendly alternative.

How difficult is Disappointment Cleaver Route?

Disappointment Cleaver Route is rated moderate. It is 1.4 miles long with 1,998 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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Mount Rainier National Park/Washington

Disappointment Cleaver Route

1.4 mi

Distance

1,998 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 28m

Est. Time

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Disappointment Cleaver Route unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Rapidly changing weatherSevere summer stormsGlacier travel

Elevation Profile

Min:3,771 ft

Max:4,392 ft

Gain:621 ft

Loss:0 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	3,771 ft
End	1.4 mi	4,392 ft

Trail Details

No dogs

Permit required

Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.

Climbing Mount Rainier needs a permit: a permit is required to be on a glacier or above the normal high camps (about 10,000 feet). Climbers also obtain a wilderness permit, even when single-pushing the route without camping. See the park climbing page for how to register.

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Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Reserve or permit

Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Mount Rainier wilderness permits
National Park Service

Source of truth

Mount Rainier pets policy
National Park Service
National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Ashford, WA · about 14 mi away
County:: Pierce County, WA
Jurisdiction:: Mount Rainier National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:360-569-2211
Address:55210 238th Avenue East · Ashford, WA · 98304

Highlights

Camp MuirIngraham FlatsDisappointment CleaverColumbia Crest summit crater

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