Trip
Day Hike - Palisades Lakes
A good hike, mostly in woods, with some good views of a rock wall, multiple lakes.
Contacts
- Wed, Jul 11, 2018
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- Pace: slow to moderate pace (as fast as I can go)
- 6 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Puyallup South Hill Park N Ride, Hwy 512 and 94th Ave. S (near west end of South Hill mall), at 7:30 AM. We will then car pool to Mt. Rainier NP. Entrance Fee required at Park entrance.
This is an in-and-out trail to Palisades Lake, starting high then dropping down into woods, past some lakes. Some parts of the trail may still have hard snow, so bring trekking poles and/or traction (micro-spikes) devices. There will be possible side trips to Hidden Lake and/or Brown Peak (supposed to have great views of Mt. Rainier!), depending upon group desires and/or ability. We will see but no promises! Also bring your eye for possible pictures! (stops for taking photo's will be allowed!)
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
11. Trekking poles (?)
12. traction devices (micro-spikes)?