Crystal Lakes
1 week ago
Trail snow-covered at times — gear and expertise recommended
4 this month · 52 reports
Shadow Lake - Sunrise Camp Loop
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 month ago
The Shadow Lake - Sunrise Camp Loop currently presents a mixed bag of conditions as of October 11. While the trail itself is generally in good shape with intermittent snow, the summit areas can experience fierce wind and heavy clouds. Snow is not hard to cross and the road remains suitable for all vehicles, with no bugs reported in the most recent observations. Wildflowers were noted as fading in late July, and though some reports mention bugs were present, they were not overly bothersome with repellent.
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The most recent report from October 11 indicates intermittent snow on the trail, which was not difficult to cross. Prior to this, snow-free conditions were reported throughout late July.
The most recent report from October 11 describes the trail as being in great shape with only a dusting of snow here and there. However, an older report from July 17 mentioned obstacles including difficult stream crossings, a washed-out bridge, muddy sections, and an overgrown trail, though this may no longer be the case.
The road to the trailhead is reported as suitable for all vehicles as of October 11, September 18, and throughout late July. A recent report from October 11 noted the parking lot was accessible by 6:45 am, suggesting early arrival is beneficial.
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Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Well, the forecast has basically been wrong the entire weekend, so why should it stop now?? Seemed like the rest of the region had sun. Rainier was also supposed to have brilliant sun too, but instead...
Older1 month 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...
Older3 months 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....
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...
Older3 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. ...
Older4 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...
Older4 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...
Older4 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...
Older4 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...