
Trip
Day Hike - Third Burroughs Mountain
Fall colors and a close up view of Tahoma. This is Burroughs the old fashioned way, from White River Campground. Goats are often seen up here.
- Info
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- Sat, Sep 7, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,400 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- 5 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
0630 at Enumclaw Ranger station
Starting from the White River campground we will hike the WT 2.5 miles and 2,000' of elevation gain up to Sunrise. From there we will head out along the Sunrise Rim trail to first and second Burroughs. After 2nd Burroughs we will drop down the ridge and pick up the trail coming up from Glacier Basin. Heading down this trail we will connect up with the GB trail which takes us back to the White River campground.
Burroughs Mountain
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - 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