Field trip: Summer Hiking Series: Lookouts and High Places
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Pinnacle Saddle
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.**
Contacts
- Fri, Sep 25, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This is a wonderful September hike with a nice elevation gain to the Pinnacle Peak Saddle. Once we reach the saddle, we will wander on the other side enjoying views of Mt. Adams and likely share space with marmots getting prepped for winter.
We will hike back to our vehicles the way we came.
My style: I am curious, love to be wowed by Nature and adventure. As a leader, my style is more relaxed stopping to be in wonder, enjoy the views, enjoy any flowers blooming, keeping an eye out for critters and enjoying how we each respond to the awe presenting itself. I value the journey as much as the destination and strive to foster hiking as a wholistic experience (body, mind and spirit).
More information will be provided in the Hello Hiker email
We will meet at the Reflection Lakes Trailhead at 8am. Be ready to hike at 8:15am
Pinnacle, Plummer, Denman, Lane & The Castle
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USGS Mt Rainier East
USGS Mt Rainier West
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials