Burroughs Mountain Private Hike
Mount Rainier National Park
5.0 (1 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Stunning Glacier Views
- Amazing Sunrise Meadows
- Adventurous Hike
- Amazing Natural & Cultural History
- Top Shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
- Trail Snacks & Lunch
Description
With stunning access to the northeastern side of Mount Rainier, rare tundra, and abundant views, the starting point for this hike – Sunrise – is not to be missed! And it only gets better on our incredible day hike. We hike towards the Burroughs Mountains, a series of three mountains on a ridge just below Rainier, and hike past alpine lakes and dramatic overlooks of the Emmons Glacier. We can turn around at First Burroughs, or, if you’re feeling strong, continue on towards Second and Third Burroughs Mountains for extra challenge and adventure. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for parties of climbers traversing the glacier in the distance. Wildlife is always a possibility as well. We’ll enjoy a wonderful picnic lunch with some of the best views you’ve ever seen as our backdrop. After taking our time to absorbe the intense beauty of this area, we’ll eventually turn back. Delicate plants and snowfields that remain through late summer accompany us back to our starting point.
(Important: We run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
Please Note: Due to use limits, we are not taking 2021 reservations for this hike at this time.
$175-$525 Per Person
Season: Aug-Sept
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This hike follows well maintained trails, and can be adjusted significantly based on the preferences of your group. It can be an easy-moderate hike or a moderate-strenuous hike if we go the full distance. In early and late season, we may be hiking in snow at times.
Hiking Distances:
5-9 mi
Backpack Weight:
8-12 lbs
Terrain:
Lightly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
Up to 2500 ft
Heights Exposure:
Light
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 5-7 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on lightly rugged terrain
- Possibly hiking in snow in early or late season
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
Learn About Our Private Trips
View Private TripsRates
- 1 person: $525
- 2 people: $275 per person
- 3 people: $245 per person
- 4-5 people: $205 per person
- 6-7 people: $175 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include guide gratuity
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
This tour is booked on a custom basis for private groups so does not have set dates (requested dates are almost always available). Give us a call at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to schedule your hike!
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- A professional, knowledgeable, medically trained, friendly wilderness guide.
- Transportation for the duration of the tour (pickup and drop off in Asheville, NC)
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
What's Not Included (Required)
- Lightweight hiking shoes or hiking boots
- Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
- Warm wool or fleece top (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Warm hat and gloves (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Water bottles or bladder (2 liters total capacity)
- Sunhat
What's Not Included (Recommended)
- A cold or frozen bottle of water or Gatorade (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Sunglasses
- Knee braces (if needed)
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Gratuity for your guide
Food: What to Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
Where Do We Meet?
We’ll rendezvous in front of the Sunrise Visitor Center. Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your hike to coordinate the exact time and location of your rendezvous.
Safety Considerations
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. We’ve developed comprehensive risk management protocols that our guides adhere to in case of an emergency, and all tours carry an emergency communication device. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Guides
Your tour will be led by a trained, experienced professional with a solid guiding background, years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. Check out our Meet Our Team page for staff bios.
Group Size and Age Restrictions
The maximum group size on this hiking tour is 7. If you have more questions about group size, please give us a call at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) and we’ll answer all your questions.
Age restrictions are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in the Pacific Northwest
This trip is primarily at altitude in the alpine zone of Mount Rainier. Below are the average high and low temperatures in different parts of the Pacific Northwest, however on this tour the “Mountain” temperatures are the relevant ones to take into account:
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Coast
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Mountains
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hi
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low
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Precip
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low
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Precip
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June
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66°
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47°
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3.8 in
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53°
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36°
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3.9 in
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July
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70°
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50°
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2.8 in
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62°
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42°
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2.1 in
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August
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72°
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50°
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2.8 in
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63°
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43°
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2.2 in
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September
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69°
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47°
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4.4 in
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57°
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39°
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4.7 in
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October
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42°
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59°
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11 in
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47°
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32°
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8.5 in
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John B.
Very Entertaining
if you are looking for a "hands on" entertaining trip. Wildland Trekking is the way to go.
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