Trip
Alpine Scramble - August Peak, Virgina Peak, Berry Peak & Martin Peak
Last minute scramble to some easy scramble peaks in the Mowich Lake area of Mt Rainier.
- Tue, Jul 5, 2016
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Strenuous 3, Technical 2
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 8.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,120 ft
- 3 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 7:00 AM in Buckley at the Park And Ride which is 100' south of SR-410 at the turnoff to road SR 165, which is the road that leads to Carbon River and Mowich Lake area. The coordinates are: 47.15773, -122.035774
These are an easy 4 of the 100 Rainier peaks. The route is half on trail and some easy ridge and forest walking. Other groups do this in about 10 hours.
August Peak, Virgina Peak, Berry Peak & Martin Peak
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USGS Golden Lakes
Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots