Trip
Day Hike - First & Second Burroughs Mountain
WTA: "...Burroughs Mountain sets right up against the northeastern face of Mount Rainier, hugging the Winthrop Glacier. It offers one of the most dramatic views of Washington's largest volcano; the landscape atop Burroughs is both broad and barren, so there is little to inhibit full exposure." Preference to Tacoma Hikers and Backpackers.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 22, 2018
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 900 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,400 ft
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting information will be sent to registered participants.
An early fall stroll at the base of Rainier, hopefully before Sunrise closes for the year. Mount Fremont Lookout may also be added, depending on group consensus and input - doing this would bump the mileage to around 11 miles and up the elevation gain by 500 feet, which would bump this into "moderate" difficulty.
Burroughs Mountain
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials and an equally important 11th Essential
- 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
- Summit snacks to share!