
Trip
Winter Scramble - Mildred Point
A great winter workout at ~12 miles and 3800’ gain. Only for folks fully vaccinated against COVID.
- Sat, Dec 4, 2021
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling Subcommittee - Winter Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Moderate, Winter Scramble
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,935 ft
- FULL (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Consistent with recent rains and a freezing level near 9000’, the snow depth near the Mildred Point elevation (a bit higher than Paradise) is much less than normal. Here’s a webcam photo of the area near Paradise (representative of current conditions at Mildred Point):
This means the Comet Falls trail (an area I normally avoid in the Winter), should be in great shape and may allow us to see Comet Falls on our way to Mildred Point.
To achieve a loop we will begin/end at Longmire, with a bit of cross country map/compass travel between the Cougar Rock Picnic Area and the Comet falls trailhead. We will return via Rampart Ridge with a possible visit to Point 4100. Photos from past trips to this venue can be seen here.
Longmire Museum at 7AM.
Van Trump Park
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Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
USGS Mt Rainier West
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Snowshoes
- Ice Axe
- Mountaineering Boots
- Micro-spikes
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location