
Trip
Day Hike - Hidden Lake (Mount Rainier)
Experience the most beautiful lake in Mt. Rainier National Park when it is at its best, passing three other picturesque alpine lakes and flower-laden alpine meadows enroute.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Thu, Aug 11, 2016
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Singles, Families, Retired Rovers, Adults, 20-30 Somethings
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
- 1 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 9 AM at the Enumclaw Ranger Station on SR 410, or at 10 AM at the trailhead at Sunrise Point in Mt. Rainier National Park.
We consolidate cars at the Enumclaw Ranger Station and then caravan to the Sunrise Point parking lot via the White River entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park, where we pay an entrance fee of $25 per car or show a Park pass covering five people in a car. We will stop at the restrooms near the White River entrance gate, since there is no restroom at the trailhead. The hike goes up and down multiple times, with a total gain of 1,600 feet. During our lunch stop at Hidden Lake, we will have time for a swim in the lake if the weather cooperates. On the drive home we customarily stop at Wapiti Woolies in Greenwater for huckleberry ice cream. Restrooms are available at the Enumclaw Ranger station. No parking pass is required at either the ranger station or the trailhead, but either a Park pass or admission fee is required for each car at the Park admission gate.
Palisades Lakes
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Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - 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