Summerland - Panhandle Gap
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Mountain goats frequent the gap
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Emmons Moraine
Mount Rainier Area
updated 2 months ago
The Emmons Moraine trail is mostly snow-free, but expect mosquitoes to be an annoyance as of July 4. The trail offers fantastic views of Rainier and the Emmons Glacier. Parking may be challenging, with the White River Campground being used for overflow parking as of July 4. Beyond the campsites, the maintained trail ends and the terrain becomes steep, rocky, and potentially hazardous, making it suitable only for experienced hikers.
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The trail was reported to be snow-free as of July 4. There have been no more recent reports on snow conditions.
As of July 4, the maintained trail ends beyond the campsites and becomes steep, rocky, and sketchy in places. This section is not recommended for children or inexperienced hikers.
Mosquitoes were reported as being an annoyance and ready to bite the moment one stopped as of July 4. No more recent reports mention bug conditions.
On July 4, the park was full early, with limited entry. Parking was available at the White River Campground, with rangers allowing overflow use of campsites for parking.
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Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
We reached the Sunrise entrance at 8:45am, but even that early the park was already full and they were only letting cars in one at a time as others left. We finally managed to squeeze through and reac...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Did not finish.The water was flowing strongly at the river crossing, and the makeshift log crossing did not look stable or safe. We did not see anyone attempting to cross, so we decided to turn back r...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Trail.is glorious and clear up to the river crossing (Inter Fork), though the runoff is still so high that we witnessed several parties turn back for several reasons (kids, health, courage etc.). If y...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
On paper, this is an easy and rewarding Saturday hike -- three to four miles round trip, with most of the elevation gain near the start of the Glacier Basin Trail. In that brief trip, you quickly acce...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Trail terrain: Glacier Basin trail is wide, smooth, and well-built. After you turn off onto the Emmons Moraine trail, it is narrow, eroding, a little scary. I remember there used to be a bridge over t...
Older13 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Did a quick overnight camp at Glacier Basin, with an ambition to ascend to Steamboat Prow as a day hike, inspired by this trip report:Steamboat Prow, Mount Ruth, Glacier Basin & Emmons Moraine — Thurs...
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 ...
Older24 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Mount Tahoma day! The weather guessers predicted clouds for most of the day. We started hike in a misty sprinkle at 9 am.Parked in the climber’s parking lot in the campground, trail is clearly marked...
Older24 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
To the woman I incorrectly scolded about mushroom picking, I apologize. But the park still wants you at one of these areas according to their website: "While mushroom hunting, please strive to minimiz...
Older25 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
We camped at White River Campground and decided to take this hike. It was a nice trek out with a gentle grade. After crossing the of bridge the lake was very inviting but we intended to hike to the en...