
Trip
Backpack - Northern Loop (Mount Rainier)
- 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.
- Sat, Sep 8, 2018 — Thu, Sep 13, 2018
- Everett Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 52.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 9,000 ft
- Pace: about 2.0 mph
- 3 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Carbon River Ranger Station at 9 am. This is a clockwise approach of the Northern Loop.
9/8 Ipsut Creek Camp 5.1 miles. 9/9 James Camp 9.4 miles. 9/10 Fire Creek 5 miles. 9/11 Berkely Park 4.4 miles with side trip to Lake Eleanor (additional 7 miles). 9/12 Ipsut Creek Camp 16.1 miles. 9/13 hike out 5.1 miles.
Route/Place
Northern Loop (Mount Rainier)
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
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