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Dege Peak
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 week ago
The Dege Peak trail and surrounding areas are in good condition, with no snow reported as of September 16. The road to Sunrise is suitable for all vehicles. Hikers can still enjoy views of Mount Rainier and the meadows, which appear to be recovering well from a recent fire, with damage not as extensive as feared. Wildlife sightings, including bears and common flickers, have been noted September 10. Trails are generally free of significant obstacles, though some routes like the Hidden Lake Trail had fewer tracks in September 10.
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What hikers ask about Dege Peak
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The road to Sunrise is suitable for all vehicles as of September 16 and September 10. No issues with the road have been reported in recent months.
No snow has been reported on the Dege Peak trail or surrounding areas as of September 16. Reports from September 10 and July 8 also indicate snow-free conditions.
The trails are generally in good condition with no major obstacles reported. One report from September 10 noted fewer tracks on some trails, suggesting lighter use, but no specific hazards were mentioned.
Yes, common flickers have been seen in large groups as of September 16. Bears have also been spotted grazing in fields as of July 8, and tinkling bear bells were heard near Sunrise in September 10, though no bears were seen at that time.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
I biked up to Sunrise to see if I could get a look at the fire damage at Grand Park from either Antler or Dege Peak. I could see it from both.I was pleasantly surprised to see that the damage doesn't ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
I noticed the bicyclist I passed riding up heading back down while I walked along the Sourdough Trail. From that perspective, with no cars on the road or in the parking lot and no people to be seen, i...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
I've gone to the Paradise side of Mt. Rainier a lot, but this was the first real visit for me to Sunrise. When I got there, my original plan was to head for Dege Peak and get a view of Mt. Rainier vs ...
Older12 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
trail was beautiful. very little bugs. dusty so maybe eye protection for some parts of the trail if you're sensitive. moderate hike. recommend hydrating with electrolytes on sunny day. throat felt dry...
Older12 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
I started my hike around 6am with a thin veil of haze in the air and large plumes of smoke to the south. Anyone know what fire that is? The mission today was drive on state road 123 before it closes f...
Older23 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
All alone on a peak that a week ago had throngs of people hiking to it. Georg and I started about 7:45 and got to Dege about 11. From the Sunrise parking lot to Dege and back to the White River Trail ...
Older23 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Did not hike these, but wanted to give everyone a heads up that as of today the Sunrise Road (from White River campgrounds to Sunrise) is closed. It's that time of year again. More road closings to ...
Older23 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
On my way up to Sunrise yesterday, I asked the Ranger at the park entrance when the road would be closing and he said … today (Oct 8). Indeed, the Park website indicates Sunrise Road is now closed for...
Older24 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Our Sunday plan was to hike down to Dewey Lake from Chinook Pass but driving up from Cayuse Pass through some super thick low visibility cloud/fog with the temps dropping close to freezing we rethough...
Older24 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
This time of year if you get decent weather you'll never regret making the long drive to Sunrise. Summer crowds and gate-lines are gone, entry reservations are no longer required and parking is easy....