Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Burroughs Mountain
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). GRADUATION Hike! With breathtaking glacier views, this is one of my favorite areas at Mount Rainier. The loop starts and ends at the White River Campground.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 28, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
- 2 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will carpool from Issaquah; meet at the East Sunset Way Trailhead, 47.530002409913045, -122.02634889510188, at 5:30am. That should put as at the White River Campground ready to hit the trail by 7:30am. More details to come to registered participants.
We don't need to worry about timed entry permits to enter the park for this September hike. National Park Pass required. For general information about Burroughs Mountain, check out https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/burroughs-mountain.
Hike is subject to change due to weather/snow/fire conditions.
Burroughs Mountain
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)