Trip
Day Hike - Berkeley Park (Mount Rainier)
Geology-focused hike near Sunrise
- Info
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- Sat, Jul 19, 2014
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- 3 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
South Renton / Grady Way Park & Ride, 6:30 am
Hike among flower-filled meadows to a high pass at the foot of Mt. Rainier. Our focus is the geology of The Mountain, so we will learn about the ring of fire, cake layers, the pluton that jumped out of the cake and the destructive powers of lahars. Bring your offerings for the volcano god.
Route/Place
Berkeley Park (Mount Rainier)
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
- Offering to Appease the Volcano God/Goddess
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