Trip

Beginner Snowshoe - Nisqually Vista Loop

A short notice snowshoe for Tacoma Snowshoe course students!

Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Committee: Tacoma Snowshoeing Committee
Activity Type: Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 4.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Pace: easy but intentional

Availability: 3 (7 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill Park N Ride, near Hwy 512 and 94th Ave. E, at 7:00 AM to caravan to Longmire, Mt. Rainier NP. Entrance fee required to drive inside the park, and drivers must carry tire chains!

Leader's notes

Yeah, 'short notice'!

We will follow Covid 19 protocols, wearing face masks/coverings, and social distancing.

The plan is to go uphill to the Nisqually Vista area, walk around, perhaps visit Alta Vista, then return.

Route/Place

Paradise

Recommended Maps:
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.