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Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 week ago
The trail to Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut is in good condition as of October 31, with intermittent snow that is not difficult to cross. The road leading to the upper parking lot is rough but still passable for all vehicles, according to a report from October 31. Earlier reports from August 23 and August 21 indicate the road was suitable for all vehicles and the trail was snow-free. No bugs were reported in any of the recent trip reports.
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The road to the upper parking lot is described as rough but passable as of October 31. Earlier reports from August 23 and August 21 stated the road was suitable for all vehicles.
As of October 31, there is intermittent snow on the trail, but it is noted as not being hard to cross. Earlier reports from August 23 and August 21 indicated the trail was snow-free.
The trail to the hut is described as being in good condition, with clear signage as of August 21. One report from October 31 also stated the trail was in good condition and mentioned a nice flat section at the top reaching the hut.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Great hike up a well-maintained logging road through regrowth forest. The description is right... it's a continuous haul uphill, except for the nice flat section at the top to reach the hut.
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
OurTacoma Mountaineers Hiking & Backpackinggroup was headed to Pinnacle Peak Saddle today.We were supposed to be heading upPinnacle Peak Saddle, but Mt. Rainier had other plans for us last night.As a ...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Hiked up to Bruni's Snowbowl Hut to scope out the location for an overnight in September. The road to the upper parking lot is clear and any vehicle can make it, despite it being a dirt road. The way ...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
We arrived at the upper parking lot around 8:30 a.m. to find only six cars in the lot. The morning started off cloudy, but the sun came out just as forecasted. The trail was a steady climb with no sce...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
No issues getting to Upper Lot. Snow on upper third of trail, slushy on the lower part and 3-4 inches of accumulation around the hut. Microspikes not necessary the day we went but the trail could get ...
Older6 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
I added visiting Snow Bowl to my trip and for the return I did the Lower Yurt trail and road to turn it into a partial loop. It is basically all road walking but well marked for signage. The trailhead...
Older6 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Arrived at the upper parking area around 10:20am on Sunday. There were only about a half dozen vehicles parked, with room for about a half dozen more. There is a restroom at the lower lot, but not at ...
Older9 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
I started Hiking at 12:05 pm. the Road is the same as I remember from last year. very much drive-able on a sedan.Trail to Bruni's snow bowl: 3.5 miles from the TH.not much snow, only 2-3 patches of sn...
Older9 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Got to the trailhead (Upper Lot) about 8:30, only 2 other cars in the lot. The rail is mostly snow free, with only a few spots where you’d need to walk on the snow (hard, crusty, and only a few inches...
Older9 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Trails to Bruni's and High Hut were spotty - compact snow over all, soft in places, icy in others. Micro-spikes are definitely useful. However there are sections that are melted dry, so expect to wa...