Trip
Alpine Scramble - Wahpenayo Peak
Very strenuous and beautiful one way loop traverse of Wahpenayo, Cliff Lake, Denman, and Plummer. Return to Longmire is by way of Reflection Lakes, Narada Falls, and the Wonderland Trail for a total of ~15 miles and ~5,000' elevation gain. Only for folks that are fully vaccinated against COVID.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Technical 3, Strenuous 5
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,370 ft
- FULL (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Longmire Museum at 6:30AM (early start due to shorter days) for a last opportunity to use restrooms.
Requests for Leader Permission are welcome the Thursday before signup opens.
Very strenuous and beautiful one way loop traverse of Wahpenayo, Cliff Lake, Denman, and Plummer. Return to Longmire is by way of Reflection Lakes, Narada Falls, and the Wonderland Trail for a total of ~15 miles and ~5,000' elevation gain. Attendees should expect falls colors and a possible dusting of early snows. Photos from past trips can be seen here.
Chutla, Eagle & Wahpenayo Peaks
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
USGS Mt Rainier West
USGS Wahpenayo Peak - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
- Ice Axe