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Palisades Lakes

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Day Hike - Palisades Lakes

Trip is now open to all Mountaineers. 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.

Contacts

David Hyde
David Hyde
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.48 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,133 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

We will meet at the Enumclaw Ranger Station at 6:45am and carpool/caravan to the Sunrise viewpoint.  America the Beautiful pass or $30 for each car into the National park.  We should be at the trailhead by 8:00 and on the trail by 8:15.

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.

Route/Place

Palisades Lakes


  • Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    USGS Mt Rainier East
    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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