Wonderland Trail
1 week ago
Trail is clear of snow and bugs are absent
2 this month · 31 reports
Shadow Lake - Sunrise Camp Loop
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 week ago
wildlife sightings include bears and mountain goats
Since September 18, the Shadow Lake - Sunrise Camp Loop trail has been reported in good condition, with no snow and no bugs. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles. This loop offers scenic views and is noted for its stone work on the Sunrise Rim Trail. Wildflowers were still present in late July, though fading. Hikers have reported seeing various wildlife, including bears and mountain goats, on or near the trail. Some reports mention the need for bug spray in certain areas, particularly near wet meadows like Shadow Lake.
Generated from 18 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Shadow Lake - Sunrise Camp Loop
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The most recent report from September 18 indicates the trail is in good condition with no mentioned obstacles. Prior reports from July 3 noted two easy-to-get-over blowdowns on the Burroughs Mountain trail above Glacier Basin.
One report from July 17 mentioned difficult stream crossings and a bridge being out, however, more recent reports do not corroborate this. Another report from July 17 states the trail is nice and easy for families. The water source at Shadow Lake was noted as difficult to filter from in a report from July 17.
Reports from September 18 and July 29 state there are no bugs. However, reports from July 3 and July 17 mention bugs being an annoyance or present, particularly near Shadow Lake and wet meadows. One report from July 7 specifically states mosquitoes were relentless everywhere except Sunrise Rim.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Mount Rainier Area
I could just cut and paste my report from last year except Georg strolled up to the Third Burroughs. Then he always is an over-achiever on the hikes.We left just before 8 am and finished up at 4 pm wi...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Beautiful day at Sunrise. This is a great little loop with nice views of the mountain, Shadow Lake and wildflowers when they are out. They are fading now, but a few lupine and yarrow and sickletop lou...
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
A fantastic 4 day backpacking trip with 2 families and 3 kids (9 yo, 6 yos). We spent one night at Sunrise Camp and 2 at Berkeley Park group camps.Highlights were the views, wildflowers, and wildlife....
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Got to the parking lot at about 2pm and was pleasantly surprised that I was able to snag a spot all the way at the front. The wildlife was out and about for us. We ended up seeing a deer and 4 bears. ...
Mount Rainier Area
My friend won an early lottery so we got great picks- 10 nights, 11 days hitting every camp on the wishlist. I’ll try to go in order of our circuit. We started counter clockwise in Box Canyon so we...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
TL,DRQuiet mid-day weekday hike despite no timed entry this year. Clockwise loop is easier on the knees. Great wildflowers and wildlife (bear + cub, marmot, mountain goats, a Horned Lark). Bring poles...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
The elevation gain is actually 400 feet, not 200, as the highest point on the trail is 6800 feet, and Sunrise is about 6400 feet. This is not a big deal for some hikers, but noticeable to others at h...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Bluebird day. Conditions are maybe three weeks ahead of an average year for snowmelt and wildflowers. No snow on Sourdough Ridge trail to un-frozen Frozen Lake and down into the lush meadows and strea...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
I hiked a variation on the WTA Hiking Guide's "Glacier Basin Loop". This was a 13 mile loop-with-a-tail beginning at White River campground, going up the Glacier Basin Trail to go up-up-up the Burroug...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Enjoyed a stunning hike and fun adventure today stitching together a few trails. After seeing some trip reports with multiple variations of getting up to Sunrise before the road opens, I headed out fr...