Trip
Alpine Scramble - Chinook & Crystal Peaks
Strenuous class-2 (Mostly T2) scramble to another Rainier 100 peak and then hike to Crystal Peak on the way back
Contacts
Ambrose Zhi
Primary Leader
- Sat, Aug 26, 2023
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Strenuous, Strenuous 4, Technical 2
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,100 ft
- Pace: 1,000 ft/hr
- 1 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
An email regarding trip logistics and carpool will be sent out a few days prior to the trip.
Here is a recent trip report for your reference. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding the trip.
NOTE: This trip may be cancelled due to fire/smoke conditions. Leader will monitor the smoke situation closely.
7:30am at Crystal Peak Trailhead.
The parking lot can get pretty tight on weekends. Carpool is recommended.
Route/Place
Crystal Peak (Mount Rainier)
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
USGS White River Park - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering or hiking boots, approach shoes, or trail runners.
- Trekking Poles are helpful but optional :)
Trip Reports