Trip
Day Hike - Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)
For Olympia Conditioning Hiking Program (CHS) and others. as available This is very scenic hike to Glacier Basin with outstanding views of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Ruth (among others). The hiking pace will be adjusted as needed for CHS students.
Contacts
- Wed, Jul 18, 2018
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,000 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- 11 (11 capacity)
- 1 (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
From Olympia drive to Enumclaw, then follow Hwy. 410 until you come to the park entrance, from that point, look for a paved road on the right, After a short distance (1 mile?) turn left for White River campground which is shortly past Frying Pan Creek.
We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the White River Campground, prepare to begin hiking by 9:30. Parking for hikers is on the left as you drive in. I will contact you before the hike date to make sure transportation is set up. Insure that your driver has a National Park Pass for entry to the Park.
The trail is 3.5 miles long, which means that the 1700 ft. elevation gain is quite gradual
Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)
-
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - 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