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. If you’re interested in a 2021 tour, please check back in with us in the spring.
$145-$495 Per Person
Season: Aug-Sept
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
- Level 1: 2-6 miles, less than 500 feet elevation change on good trails
- Level 2: 3-8 miles, up to 2000 feet of elevation change on good trails
- Level 3: 4-10 miles, up to 3000 feet of elevation change on good to rugged trails
- Level 4: 4-12 miles, up to 4000 feet of elevation change on rugged trails or off trail
- Level 5: 6-16 miles, up to 5,500 feet of elevation change on rugged trails or off trail
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
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