Trip
Alpine Scramble - Goat Island Mountain
Goat Island Mtn (Mt. Rainier) 7301'
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Contacts
Tom Cushing
Primary Leader
- Sat, Aug 20, 2005
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Technical 3, Strenuous 3
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (12 capacity)
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7:30 AM at Summerland TH, Mt. Rainier NP
Goat Island Mt. lies just NE of Mt. Rainier, snugged up between the Emmons and Fryingpan glaciers. We'll take the Wonderland Trail to Summerland, then cross the glacial creek, ascend Goat Island Mt. from the SW and ramble its crest, turning frequently for views of The Mountain. We'll complete our traverse with a cross-country descent of the NE ridge, gaining navigation and routefinding experience on the way. Scramble rating 3-3, 10 miles, 3700'. Bring ice axe.
Route/Place
Goat Island Mountain
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USGS White River Park
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
USGS Sunrise - See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment
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