Day Hike - Glacier Basin & Sunrise Loop

Trip

Day Hike - Glacier Basin & Sunrise Loop

Up flowery Glacier Basin, up some more to Second Burroughs, over to First Burroughs and Frozen Lake, through Sunrise, and down the Wonderland. Vaccination Badge required, if you don't have one, send me a photo of your vaccination card when you register (I'll assign the badge to you).

  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 11.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,900 ft
  • Pace: 1.75 MPG average moving speed

There could be snow, you must have traction and be a little brave with snow. I'll keep you posted as to exactly what the conditions are closer to the hike. 

Route https://caltopo.com/m/VAEPP

8:00 AM Glacier Basin Trailhead, google maps location https://goo.gl/maps/QXq95zJJ4afu9Ms57

Route/Place

Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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