Trip
Backpack - Summerland
Enjoy an overnight taste of scenic adventure on the Wonderland Trail at Mt. Rainier. Wildflowers and morning alpine views are breathtaking, maybe a bear if we're lucky. The next morning we will explore the Panhandle Gap area looking for goats and taking in higher elevations on the Wonderland Trail. Challenging terrain with a relaxing overnight backpack.
Contacts
- Fri, Jul 26, 2024
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate, Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,800 ft
- Pace: 1.5
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (3 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please read gear list before asking permission.
Day 1 Hike to Summerland set-up camp. Explore surrounding area. Cook meal together, enjoy evening time at your leisure.
Day 2 Early wake up, break camp, explore Panhandle Gap area and return to trailhead.
Preference to backpacking students or previous experience backpacking.
TBD based on what works for participants.
Summerland & Panhandle Gap
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Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which 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
- Food and Snacks