Trip

Alpine Scramble - Norse Peak

Rainier Park road closure-no advanced notice Saturday night Nov. 7. Change destination to Norse Peak from Tanamos Mountain. Magnificent views on sunny, November cold scramble with possible 0-4" of snow above 5000. Road will be dry. Moderate pace: 11 miles round trip, 3k feet gain, S3-T2.

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Sun, Nov 8, 2020
Committee: Seattle Alpine Scrambling
Activity Type: Scrambling
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous 3, Technical 2, Snow Scramble, Winter Scramble
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 8.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,790 ft
Pace: moderate

Availability: FULL (8 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

8am: Owyhigh Lakes Trailhead

Drive SR 410 4.5 miles south of the Crystal Mountain Ski Area turnoff and turn right on Sunrise Park Road. Drive 3.4 miles to the Owyhigh Lakes Trailhead (3,760 ft).

6:30am TBD.......South Renton Park & Ride (between S Grady & Way Lake Ave S.)

Leader's notes

High elevation early season snow dusting on sunny day should make Governors Ridge and multiple peaks surrounding Tamanos and Mount Rainier's eastside beautiful. Much of route is trail so snow should be friendly.

Route/Place