Trip
Day Hike - Summerland
**Now Open to All Members** Enjoy a glorious day outdoors and see why this favorite spot on Mt. Rainier is called Summerland. The trail starts in a beautiful forest then quickly switches back and forth along Fryingpan Creek. After crossing Fryingpan creek the trail catches a glimpse of Rainier before entering the meadow and the grand finale view of Rainier.
Contacts
- Wed, Aug 16, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- FULL (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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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.
All participants will meet and greet at US Forest Service Ranger Station, 450 Roosevelt Ave E, Enumclaw, WA 98022 at 6:30 am. After introductions, we will gear shift to carpools then caravan to the TH. TH has limited parking and spotty cell service.
Carpool Information: Riders are requested to reimburse driver(s) at $0.18 mile. For this trip that would be about 82 miles RT or $15.00 for roundtrip per vehicle from Enumclaw to the Summerland TH.
Restroom: Located just beyond gate entrance or back at Enumclaw at the Safeway.
***Mt. Rainier Annual or Interagency America the Beautiful or Senior National Park pass required for each vehicle entering through gate.
Summerland & Panhandle Gap
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Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun and insect protection
- Insulation (extra clothing, wicking fabric, no cotton)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food) Lunch and Snack
- Hydration (extra water) 2L
- Emergency shelter
- Trekking poles recommended