
Trip
Alpine Scramble - Howard Peak & Florence Peak
Mount Howard & Florence Peak
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sun, Apr 27, 2014
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,892 ft
- 5 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
5:30 AM at South Renton Park & Ride -205 S 7th St Renton, WA 98057 (SW-Grady Way)
We will go to Florence's false summit first. And if conditions are not to icy we will head over to the true summit of Florence which is just NW of the false summit. Micro-spikes may be needed. We will then head back to Florence's false summit and proceed to Howard. On the return trip we will summit Sweet Peak a small peak just NW of Florence. Trip will be approximate 10-12 miles and 5,000' of gain and be about 10-12 hours. I have not summited any of these peaks before.
Gear:
-Snowshoes
- Ice Ax
-Helmet.
-Microspikes, Yak Traks, or crampons are required
There is an entrance fee of $15 per car to enter the park. (MRNP Pass and or Annual National Parks Pass.)
Driving Directions.
Route/Place
Howard Peak & Florence Peak
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USGS Golden Lakes
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
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