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
Committee: Seattle Alpine Scrambling Subcommittee - Winter Scrambling
Activity Type: Scrambling
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Winter Scramble
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 13.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
High Point Elevation: 5,935 ft

Availability: FULL (7 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Longmire Museum, time arranged via email.

Leader's notes

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.

Route/Place

Van Trump Park

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
USGS Mt Rainier West
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
See full route/place details.