Trip

Beginner Snowshoe - Golden Gate

Enjoy a basic snowshoe trip leaving from Paradise in Mt. Rainier National Park. The trip may involve the stimulating crossing of the Myrtle Falls bridge in winter.

Register Participant

Contacts

Mike McIntosh

Primary Leader

Sun, Dec 21, 2025
Committee: Olympia Snowshoe Committee
Activity Type: Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
Audience: Adults, All Who Qualify

Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 4.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,250 ft
Pace: 1.5 - 2.5

Availability: FULL, 11 on waitlist (6 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Registration Closed: Wed, Dec 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Suitable for people who have completed a basic snowshoeing course and are interested in gaining experience walking in snowshoes and exercising at 5,500+ altitude.

Meeting place and time

Details will be emailed to trip participants as the date for the event approaches. Logistics will include meeting at the Longmire parking lot, determining when the park will open the gate to Paradise, 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
See full route/place details.