Mount Rainier National Park - Burroughs Mountain Trail (U.S. National Park Service)

Trail route from White River to Burroughs Mountain/ NW.

A map of the Burroughs Mountain Trail route from Sunrise. Click on MAP for a larger printable map. Use of a topographic map of the area is recommended.

Trail Description:

Distance, round-trip:	7 miles
Elevation gain:	900 feet
Hiking time, round-trip:	3 hours
Wilderness camps:	Sunrise

The peak on Mount Rainier's northeast slope honors naturalist and essayist John Burroughs.

The trailhead is located on the south side of the Sunrise parking area. It passes Shadow Lake on a level grade then climbs sharply to an overlook on the White River and Emmons Glacier. Beyond the overlook the route continues up and onto the wide, flat plateau of First Burroughs Mountain, reaching a junction with the trail to Frozen Lake in 1.5 miles. Another .5 mile leads hikers to Second Burroughs Mountain.

Check current trail conditions before starting your hike! Early season hiking on this trail may be hazardous due to steep snow-covered slopes. Please hike only on the constructed trails and help minimize impact on this delicate environment!

Along the
Trail:

The mountain views from any point on this trail are superb and Burroughs Mountain offers possibly the finest, most assessable tundra in the Cascades. Plants able to survive in this harsh environment are extremely delicate and slow growing. Please help them to survive by staying on the trail!

Backpacking:

Although there is no camp on Burroughs Mountain, Sunrise Camp lies along the way, approximately one mile from the parking area. It is popular with families who wish to hike only a short distance before making camp. Permits are required for camping. Fires are prohibited. No pets on trails. Treat water before drinking.