Trip

Basic Snowshoe - Paradise Area

Priority given to Olympia snowshoeing course students. This trip is suitable for people who have completed a basic snowshoeing course and are interested in gaining experience walking in snowshoes and undertaking mild exertion at 5,000+ feet of elevation.

Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Committee: Olympia Snowshoe Committee
Activity Type: Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing Category: Basic
Audience: All Who Qualify, Adults

Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 5.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
High Point Elevation: 7,000 ft
Pace: 1.5 - 2.5

Availability: 3 (6 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 1 (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Registration Closed: Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Meeting place and time

Details will be emailed to trip participants as the date for the trip approaches. The itinerary will involve meeting at the Longmire parking lot, evaluating when the gate to Paradise will open, and improvising from there.

Route/Place

Paradise

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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