Trip
Day Hike - Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)
This trail starts out in the forest and climbs to a great alpine view!
- Wed, Jul 29, 2020
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- Pace: moderate
- FULL, 6 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill Park N Ride, near Hwy 512 and 94th Ave. E., at 7:00 AM, to caravan to the trailhead. A Mt. Rainier National Park pass is required for each vehicle.
All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before attending an in-person Mountaineers activity during our COVID-19 response. By proceeding with any of the upcoming activities you are already registered to attend, you affirm that you have reviewed The Mountaineers COVID-19 Code of Conduct and the guidance for participants and leaders available on the COVID-19 Response page, and you agree to follow this guidance during each activity. Please remove yourself from any upcoming activity if you are unable or unwilling to follow The Mountaineers guidance at the time of the program.
- This is a Phase 2 trip. Pierce County.
- This trip is only open to those who live local (within 125 miles of Carbonado, WA.
- The trip will be updated if County guidelines change in advance of the trip.
Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)
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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
- 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
- Hand sanitizer or biodegradable soap.
- toilet paper and zip lock bag to carry out used TP.