Burroughs Mountain, Mount Rainier

The Burroughs Mountain hike climbs above tree line into a vast alpine tundra, where rugged ridgelines and wildflowers stretch beneath towering views of Mount Rainier. As you traverse a series of high peaks, the landscape opens to sweeping panoramas of glaciers, valleys, and distant mountains, with an up-close perspective of the Emmons Glacier, the largest glacier in the contiguous US. This is one of the most immersive high-alpine experiences in the Cascades, placing you face-to-face with the raw scale of Mount Rainier. Along the hike, you'll learn about Mount Rainier's natural history and cultural significance with Koa, a certified wilderness guide.

Distance: 9 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 2,500 feet

You can learn more about the trail HERE.

Itinerary:

• 8:00 AM: Meet at Charlie's Cafe in Enumclaw. Grab breakfast if needed.

• 8:30 AM: Begin driving to Sunrise Visitor Center. 

• 9:30 Meet at the Sunrise Visitor Center. Gear up for the hike.

• 9:45 AM: Begin hiking.

• 2:30 PM: Arrive on the summit of Burroughs Mountain. Lunch break!

• 3:30 PM: Begin hiking back to car.

• 6:30 PM Finish hike and return to cars.

What's included:

• Snacks (we will reach out to to you about preferences)

• Hiking Backpacks (if requested)

• Trekking Poles (if requested)

• Microspikes (if requested)

What's not included:

• Transportation (carpooling is encouraged!)

• Lunch

• National Park Entrance Fee (Day pass: $30 per car. If you are visiting Mount Rainier and other national parks this year we recommend purchasing the "America the Beautiful Pass" which is $80 for the year and grants you unlimited access to all US national parks).