Search activities

Trip

Day Hike - Berkeley Park (Mount Rainier)

Geology-focused hike near Sunrise

Info
COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.

Contacts

Brian Carpenter
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft

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)


  • 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

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
  11. Offering to Appease the Volcano God/Goddess
Trip Reports