Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Around Mother Mountain
A scenic loop in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park starting at Mowich Lake and including Tolmie Peak & Spray Falls! CHS 2 graduation hike led at a pace of 2.0-3.0 mph.
Contacts
Hanna Landherr
Primary Leader
- Sun, Sep 22, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 21.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 6,000 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 11 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 5 AM at Evans Creek Campground (free camping, $5 day fee to leave a car). Start hiking at 5:45 AM.
Approximately miles 12-18 are uphill.
Route/Place
Around Mother Mountain
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Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
Trip Reports