Trip
Day Hike - Tatoosh Peak
Amazing views of Cascade Volcanoes and a great work-out await on the this meadowy trail just south of Mount Rainier NP. Expect a steep trail, about 4,400' of gain, great Fall colors and views of several lakes along the way.
Contacts
- Wed, Oct 2, 2024
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 10.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,400 ft
- Pace: 1.5 MPH up, 2.5 MPH down
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 9:04 PM
- Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Participants need to be in top conditioning for this challenging trip. You should have successfully completed at least one hike this year with 4,000' or more of gain.
Meet at north TH at 10 AM off of FR-5270. There is a second TH from the south. We are not using this one. Please follow the directions below for the correct meeting spot.
Directions:
From the eastern end of Packwood, turn north from Highway 12 onto Skate Creek Road S. After four miles, turn right on gravel road FR 5270. The road is little more than one lane wide, and has numerous potholes. At 9.7 miles from U.S. 12, bear right at the ‘Y’ and continue to the trailhead sign “Tatoosh Trail 161” at 11.1 miles. A wide shoulder provides parking for about a dozen vehicles. The trailhead kiosk provides the required self-serve Wilderness Permit, but there are no other amenities. This is known as the north trailhead.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes