Mt Rainier Hike at Sunrise Peak (Moderate to Hard)

• Date: Saturday Sep 21
• RSVP By: Sep 20
• Start: 9:00 am 
• End: 5pm Approx.
• Meetup Loc:  Enumclaw Safeway Parking
• Meetup Time: 7:30 am

• Level : Easy/Moderate to Hard
• Length (mile): 2 to 9 RT/LP
• Elevation Gain (ft) : 535 to 2600 
• Availability : 9 (of 12)
• Equipment: 10 Essential 
• Food: Bring your own 

Carpooling:

• Carpool Loc: Eastgate P&R
• Carpool Time: 6:30 am
• Carpool Fee: $20/p for 4 people
• Note:  Bring a bag to place your boots in after the hike.

Please note two no-shows and/or late cancel is not OK!

Burroughs Mountain has been described as a mountain against a mountain. At over 7800 feet, Burroughs Mountain sets right up against the northeastern face of Mount Rainier, hugging the Winthrop Glacier. It offers one of the most dramatic views of Washington’s largest volcano; the landscape atop Burroughs is both broad and barren, so there is little to inhibit full exposure.

Seemingly little plant life should survive this harsh, high-elevation terrain, yet the number of wildflower varieties which thrive with vibrant color on this hike may surprise you. Besides the floral displays in early summer, the wildlife seen atop this summit is a treat. Goats wander the hillsides, and chipmunks, marmots and pika skitter amongst the rocks, along the trail and atop each of the three “peaks” which define this long, tundra-like alpine mountain. (Credit WTA)