
Trip
Winter Scramble - Van Trump Park & Mildred Point
A gorgeous loop with lots of variety (subject to snow condition constraints ;). Nominally cross country from Longmire to Comet Falls, Mildred Point via lower Van Trump Park, and a return via Rampart Ridge with some last views at Point 4100.
- Sat, Nov 25, 2023
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling Subcommittee - Winter Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Winter Scramble
- Challenging
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,935 ft
- FULL (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Exact itinerary dependent on snow conditions, but assuming best case snow conditions our ‘full monty’ loop will be ~4000’ gain over ~13 miles. Photos from past trips can be seen here. Leader permission for conditioning and prior experience with winter conditions/equipment.
Longmire Museum, time arranged via email.
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
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Mountaineering Boots
- Snowshoes
- Microspikes
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location