Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)

Trip

Day Hike - Glacier Basin

CHS Tacoma June Hike. Phase 2 Trip, Moderate Paced Hike. 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.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,200 ft

Meeting location information will be sent to registered participants.

COVID-19 NOTE:

  • This is a Phase 2 Trip
  • This trip is only open to those who live local (within 125 miles of Fremont Lookout)
  • The trip will be updated if County guidelines change in advance of the trip

Microspikes are REQUIRED for this trip.

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

Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)


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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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