Trip

Alpine Scramble - Tatoosh Range Traverse

***Summit goals are Foss Peak and Pinnacle Peak with a traverse from Bench Lake Trailhead (Unicorn Creek) and coming out at Pinnacle Peak trailhead.

Sun, Oct 2, 2022
Committee: Olympia Alpine Scrambling Committee
Activity Type: Scrambling
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 4
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 10.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,650 ft

Availability: 2 (3 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (3 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet Sunday, October 2nd at either 5 AM at Olympia Park and Ride or 7 am at Bench Lake Trailhead in Mount Rainer National Park.

Will leave one car at Reflection Lake/Pinnacle Peak trailhead to drive back to Bench Lake trailhead at end of day.

Leader's notes

Must be in good conditioning currently, with recent outdoor physical activities having been completed. Pace will be on the quicker end.

Okay to bring trail shoes in addition to your climbing boots if you choose, for the trail portions of the outing. Hiking pole recommended. Open to scramble and climb students and graduates.

Email to follow for those on the roster.

Route/Place

Tatoosh Range Traverse

Recommended Maps:
USGS Randle
USGS Mt Rainier East
USGS Packwood
USGS Mt Rainier West
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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