Trip
Day Hike - Grand Park (Mount Rainier)
Should be a great wildflower hike with views! We are using the "backdoor" route via Lake Eleanor.
- Wed, Jul 20, 2022
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,630 ft
- Pace: 1.5
- 1 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Our pace won't be fast, but will be steady. Trail may have water on it, and possibly patches of snow.
Leader will be car-camping at Silver Springs Campground (USFS) the night before (July 19) and will have no cell coverage. Campsite can be shared with one other vehicle and a tent. If interested in camping, please contact leader.
COVID vaccinations required.
Meet at Lake Eleanor trailhead at 9:00 a.m. (approx. 1 3/4 hours drive from downtown Seattle, not including traffic delays).
Grand Park (Mount Rainier)
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes