Trip
Day Hike - Norse Peak
Challenging and dusty hike to Norse Peak from Crystal Mountain Ski Resort with a potential for flowers and Mt. Rainier views on a clear day. Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 31, 2021
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
- Pace: 1.75 to 2 mph depending on terrain
- FULL, 3 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Enumclaw Ranger Station at 7am.
Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.
Bag one of the 15 hiking peaks of Mt. Rainier with me on my first trip to Norse Peak. We will begin at Crystal Mountain Resort and hike the Bullion Basin trail to the Pacific Crest Trail. After some ridge walking, we will take a side trail to the peak for some sure to please 360 degree views on a clear day.
An alternate route to Norse Peak may be selected depending on snow conditions.
Northwest Forest Pass required to park. Restrooms may or may not be available at Crystal Mountain Resort.
Trail conditions for the preferred route are here and alternate route here.
Norse Peak
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USGS Norse Peak
Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter