Search activities
Backcountry Trail Run - Grand Park (Mount Rainier)

Trip

Backcountry Trail Run - Grand Park (Mount Rainier)

Fun morning out and back in Grand Park.

Contacts

Karla Munguia
Karla Munguia
Primary Leader
John Murphy
John Murphy
Assistant Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
  • Pace: 12 to 24 minutes per mile

Time: 7:00am
Place: Lake Eleanor Trailhead 
Link to parking here: https://goo.gl/maps/4ktjtNuufpM9UWYq8

Northwest Forest Pass or America The Beautiful Series Pass required to park at trailhead

There are no restrooms at this trailhead

A fun out and back on the Lake Eleanor Trail to Northern Loop Trail. Trail junction at 4 miles we will go North/Northwest along Northern Loop Trail for .5 mile to an open viewing spot of  Winthrop Creek, Winthrop Glacier and Mount Rainier. Retrace back to junction and continue South on Northern Loop Trail another .8 miles just for fun and another view point. Here we  will turn around and head back to the trailhead and our cars.  Easy paced acclimation run.

You will want to bring insect repellant (trust us).

Route/Place

Grand Park, Scarface & Mount Fremont


  • Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
    USGS Sunrise
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
  • See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Sturdy running shoes
  • Running vest, pack or belt
  • 2 liters (minimum) of hydration
  • 3 to 4 fuels (gels, bars, etc.)
Trip Reports