
Trip
Day Hike - Crystal Peak (Mount Rainier)
A steady uphill hike to a peak with great views!
- 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.
- Wed, Jun 19, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,100 ft
- Pace: easy but intentional
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill Park N Ride, Hwy 512 and 94th Ave. E. at 7:00 am to car pool to the trail head. For participants from the north (of Bonney Lake), we may meet at the Safeway parking lot on Roseveldt Ave. in Enumclaw. No parking permit is required for drives at the trailhead.
Trail starts off with a steady uphill for a mile and a half, then continues at a more moderate (?) level to the summit.
Crystal Peak (Mount Rainier)
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Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
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