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CHS 2 Hike - Skyscraper Pass & Skyscraper Mountain

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Skyscraper Pass & Skyscraper Mountain

MT. RAINIER CAMPOUT WEEKEND. We'll start our trek to this lofty summit at Sunrise Lookout where Klickitat (Mt. Adams) will greet us. Then, views of Tahoma (Mt. Rainier) will dominate the sky as we travel to the summit of Skyscraper Mountain! CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph).

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Christopher Opie
Primary Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,991 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

We will meet after breakfast to leave the Ohanapecosh Campground at 6:30am. It will take about an hour to get to the Sunrise Point parking lot. We should be on the trail around 7:30am. Drivers will need an American the Beautiful Pass or purchase a day pass.

There is limited water sources along this trail. Please make sure you bring enough water or a water filter if its hot.

This is an exposed trail, so good sun protection.

Route/Place

Mount Fremont Lookout, Berkeley Park & Skyscraper Mountain


  • Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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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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