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Owyhigh Lakes

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Day Hike - Owyhigh Lakes

Day hike to alpine lake on the northeast side of Mt. Rainier

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Contacts

Brian Carpenter
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Aug 15, 2015
  • Seattle Singles Activities Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft

7:00 am Grady Way P & R in Renton

Forests, meadows and lakes on the quiet side of Rainier.   Learn about the Osceola mudflow which 6,000 years ago swept down this valley.

Route/Place

Owyhigh Lakes


  • Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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