Trip
Basic Snowshoe - Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)
A snowshoe to the quiet side of Paradise. Destination is Cowlitz Gap, so ice axes not required. This is a strenuous trip and has a lot of exposure to the elements (sun, wind, etc).
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 22, 2025
- Seattle Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Basic
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- Pace: Depends on snow conditions, goal is 1.5-2 mph
- 1 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This area gets much less traffic than the typical route to Panorama Point and Camp Muir. There is nothing technical or terribly steep about this route but it does have consistent climbing and is exposed to the elements (sun, wind, etc).
My goals for this trip are as follows:
1. Be safe.
2. Make it to Cowlitz Gap.
3. Learn something.
My expectations for trip participants are:
1. Follow Leave No Trace principles.
2. Have the necessary physical conditioning for this trip. 8 miles and 2400' of gain on snowshoes requires more fitness that the same distance/gain on a hike.
3. Have the necessary gear and clothing to be safe and comfortable.
4. Be respectful of all participants.
0845 at Longmire Museum.
Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Snowshoes
- Poles