Trip

Day Hike - Grand Park (Mount Rainier)

Should be a great wildflower hike with views! We are using the "backdoor" route via Lake Eleanor.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,630 ft
  • Pace: 1.5

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).

Route/Place

Grand Park (Mount Rainier)



  • USGS Mt Rainier East

    Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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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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