Day Hike - Norse Peak

Trip

Day Hike - Norse Peak

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

Meeting location information will be sent to registered participants.

Hike start time: 8am

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students.  Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

Leader will be car camping at The Dalles Campground on Friday and Saturday night August 5 and 6. Up to five others are welcome to join in the camp, however, the USFS requires an extra vehicle fee per night, if space is available and must be paid in cash at the campground. Leader will take camping requests on a first come, first serve basis. 

Note that this is a dry trail (no water) and that there is a lot of sun exposure.

Route/Place

Norse Peak



  • USGS Norse Peak

    Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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