Summerland - Panhandle Gap
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Mountain goats frequent the gap
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Grand Park via Sunrise
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 week ago
The Grand Park trail is reported as being in good condition, with no snow and no significant bug issues as of September 16. Wildflowers were still visible in late July. There were some blowdowns reported in early July, but as of September 16, the trail is generally clear. The Sunrise road is suitable for all vehicles. Fire damage from a recent fire was observed from nearby peaks and appears to have minimally impacted the meadows in Grand Park, mostly affecting the forest edges. Wildlife sightings, including elk, bears, mountain goats, marmots, and chipmunks, were frequent in late July and early August.
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What hikers ask about Grand Park via Sunrise
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The road to Sunrise is reported as suitable for all vehicles as of September 16. No issues with road access have been noted in the recent reports.
While there were a few blowdowns reported in early July, the trail is noted as being in good condition as of September 16. No major obstacles were mentioned in the most recent report.
Bugs were not a significant issue in the most recent reports, with one noting 'no bugs' as of September 16 and another reporting 'bugs were not too bad' on July 27. Earlier in July, bugs were noted as an annoyance.
A recent fire has been observed from nearby peaks, but the damage to Grand Park appears minimal, with the fire mostly jumping the meadows. Some blackening may be present near the forest edge by Lake Eleanor.
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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 ...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
The trail to Lake Elenore with the exception of a few blow downs is in good shape. The flowers in Berkeley Park are at their peak bloom. I saw several elk and one bear while I was out.
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
I arrived to the Sunrise parking lot at 9:30am on Monday morning and snagged one of the last spots in the lot. (There were many more spots open when I arrived back to the parking lot around 2:00 in th...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
This is my second favorite trail in the park, as the cross all but disappear as soon as you start descending into Berkeley Park. You get to enjoy its fantastic meadows, and the. In Grand Park you rega...
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
White River to Granite Creek Camp-The first leg of this trip started in White River since we were beginning two days before the NPS planned to open Sunrise Road. The first section was a climb up a pre...
Older12 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Took the long route to Grand Park, from Sunrise instead of Lake Eleanor, to see what's happening in Berkeley Park. And we weren't disappointed as there was a herd of 30 or so mountain goats.The wildf...
Older12 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
A weekend at Mt Rainier's 'Northeastern' Loop (contrasting the 'northwestern' loop of Spray Park, and the traditional 'Northern Loop').Roads -- can't attest to NF 73 (road to Eleanor / Huckleberry THs...
Older25 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Super fun overnight trip to Berkeley Park camp, and a great way to get a sampler of everything Mount Rainier has to offer. With the new reservation system park entry at 10:30 was a breeze and plenty ...
Older25 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
We liked the variety on this trail. There are views of Mount Rainier from the Sourdough Ridge trail. As we started on the Northern Loop, we saw a young marmot and a herd of mountain goats. Alon...
Older25 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
A beautiful hike with a chance for solitude near Sunrise! I suppose this is nearing the end of wildflower season as I could see many flowers have already gone to seed, but there is still a dazzling be...