CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Third Burroughs Mountain

MT. RAINIER CAMPOUT WEEKEND! CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

Meet at the Sunrise parking lot in front of the shop ready to leave at 8:30.

We'll start out on the Wonderland Trail to Sunrise camp, the go on to Frozen Lake where we will meet tht Burroughs Mountain trail.  Good chance of seeing marmots and mountain goat as well as spectacular views.  On the return, we'll take the Sourdough Ridge trail back to Sunrise from Frozen Lake.

We'll be bringing poles.  There are a few patches of snow, but reports say microspikes aren't needed.

Route/Place

Burroughs Mountain


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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