Trip
Day Hike - Shriner Peak
Gorgeous weather and late-season color make this one of the most beautiful autumn hikes in MRNP! This hike is a tough climb, but the payoff is great views and lots of solitude at a fire-lookout tower on the MRNP 15 Hikes and MRNP 100 Peaks lists.
Contacts
- Thu, Oct 6, 2022
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,435 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,835 ft
- Pace: 1,200 ft/hr
- 1 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Shriner Peak Trailhead, 8:30 a.m.
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We’ll hike at a moderate pace intended for experienced hikers. The challenge is 3,435' vertical gain in 4.2 miles, so please be comfortable with your conditioning. Short breaks and photos as needed, and a longer lunch break at the summit to enjoy the views.
COVID-19 badge or proof of vaccination required. If you do not have a badge, please email me proof of vaccination before registration closes.
Full details and carpooling information will be emailed to participants after registration closes.
More information:
Day Hiking Mount Rainier (2nd Edition), No. 45
WTA Shriner Peak
Shriner Peak
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
USGS Mt Rainier East - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes