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Mount Rainier National Park
Burroughs Mountain Trail
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| A map of the Burroughs Mountain Trail route from Sunrise. Use of a topographic map of the area is recommended. |
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Trail Description:
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Distance, round-trip:
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7 miles
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Elevation gain:
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900 feet
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Hiking time, round-trip:
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3 hours
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Wilderness camps:
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Sunrise
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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!
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Along the
Trail:
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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!
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Backpacking:
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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.
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Trail Conditions
Planning a trip into the Mount Rainier backcountry? Find out what the trails are like before you go.
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Wilderness Trip Planning
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The first photograph taken at the summit of Mount Rainier was taken at noon on August 14, 1888. Among the group photographed that day at the crater rim are naturalist John Muir, and P. B. Van Trump, one of the first two men known to have reached Rainier's summit.
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Last Updated: April 26, 2011 at 16:35 MST |
