Field trip: Summer Hiking Series: Lookouts and High Places
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Shriner Peak
**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.** Once the first line of defense for forest fires, the two-story tower now serves as a rest area for weary hikers taking in the view from the summit: Mount Rainier, Little Tahoma, Sourdough Ridge, the Cowlitz Divide, Mount Adams, Goat Rocks, and Mount St. Helens. With high-elevation panoramas, a historic landmark, and gorgeous autumn color, you'll be thankful you gave this lonely trail a chance.
Contacts
- Wed, Sep 9, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,435 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,834 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2 mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Sep 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This former fire lookout has been neatly restored in recent years. Stellar views reward the steep climb. Limited water source.
***WATER CARRY REQUIRED Be prepared to carry your drinking water 2.5-3L minimum.
Group Expectations:
-Stay together
-Communicate your needs
-Agree to Leave No Trace Policy
-Have fun
-Be a team player
6:00 am Eatonville Visitors Information Center, 132 Mashell Ave N, Eatonville, WA 98328. Once we meet and greet we'll carpool or caravan to the TH. The TH parking is limited.
PASS REQUIRED: Mt. Rainier interagency America the Beautiful pass or purchase a pass at the gate for drivers.
Shriner Peak
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
USGS Mt Rainier East - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials