Trip
Backpack - Owyhigh Lakes
Enjoy an overnight trip to the northeast side of Mount Rainier in the ancestral land of the Puyallup and Yakama peoples. This is a mentored trip for Emily Smith.
- 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.
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 27, 2019 — Sun, Jul 28, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft
- FULL (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the White River Wilderness Information Center at 8 AM. Please keep in mind that MRNP is highly congested on summer weekends, so plan to arrive early to avoid the long lines at the entrance booth.
Due to the first-come, first-served nature of wilderness camping permits at MRNP, trip participants must be flexible and willing to hike to an alternate backcountry camp with a similar distance and elevation gain. Regardless of our final destination, our starting location will remain at the White River Wilderness Information Center.
Goals for the trip:
1. Be safe.
2. Have Fun.
3. Make it to the backcountry campsite.
4. Stay together as a group.
Participant expectations:
1. Be respectful to all trip members.
2. Be willing to speak up and participate in group decision-making.
3. Leave no trace.
Owyhigh Lakes
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park - See full route/place details.
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