Alpine Scramble - Gove Peak

Gove Peak is one of the "Mount Rainier 100" peaks. It is not a famous peak like those near Paradise or Sunrise, but it is reported to have nice views and is guaranteed to be a wilderness experience.  This trip does not look very far on the map, but other reports indicate it will take 9-10 hours round trip.

Bikes!!

The trip requires riding bikes for about 3 miles on a gentle gravel road that is no longer accessible to cars.  Any sort of bike is adequate, but a mountain or hybrid bike will be best.  A skinny tire road bike won't be very comfortable with a pack.  I have 2 extra bikes I can lend out, one of which has a seat that can be lowered for women at least 5'-2" tall. Let me know if you want to borrow one.  I can carry 5 bikes in/on my car.  If you also can carry a couple bikes, this would be a great trip for you to be a carpool driver.

Bring normal spring scramble equipment.

Too keep our packs lighter, we will stop to filter water near Green Lake on the ascent and descent.  Bring a filter if you have one.  We will stash them near the creek so we don't have to carry them on the scramble section of the route.

Meet at the South Renton Park and Ride at 5:45 AM. Meet at the south end of the lot right across Grady Way from the Mac Donald’s.