Summerland - Panhandle Gap
3 days ago
Colorful fall foliage arriving
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Sourdough Ridge
Mount Rainier Area
updated 2 weeks ago
The Sourdough Ridge trail is reported to be in good condition overall, with no snow. Hikers have observed abundant wildflowers in the meadows, though some reports suggest they may be slightly less impressive this year due to dry conditions as of July 24. Wildlife sightings have been frequent, including bears, mountain goats, marmots, pika, and elk, as noted on July 7 and July 24. The road to Sunrise is suitable for all vehicles, and parking at Sunrise has been manageable, though waits at the entrance station have been reported, especially on weekends. Mosquitoes have been noted as an annoyance on some sections of the trail, particularly below tree line, as of July 7 and July 6, but were not an issue for some in August and September.
Generated from 30 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Sourdough Ridge
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The road to Sunrise is reported as suitable for all vehicles. There have been no reports of issues with the road itself in the provided trip reports.
According to all reports from July 5 to September 10, 2026, Sourdough Ridge is snow-free.
The trails are generally reported in good condition with no significant obstacles or blowdown mentioned in the trip reports.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
I noticed the bicyclist I passed riding up heading back down while I walked along the Sourdough Trail. From that perspective, with no cars on the road or in the parking lot and no people to be seen, i...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
This was a tough one. 8.6 miles and 3k elevation gain. Lost the number of switchbacks. First stop al Lower Crystal, then another half mi. to Upper Crystal. After lunch and dipping my feet in the lake,...
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Bottom Line:Beautiful day hiking an inverted lollipop loop from Sunrise out to Third Burrough via Sunrise Rim Trail, and back via Sourdough Ridge. Goats, bears, marmots, pika and flowers! Stunning vie...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
After parking at the Sunrise Point TH, we hiked the length of the Sourdough Ridge trail before descending a bit into Huckleberry Basin. Trail was a little dusty like normal and also uncrowded. The wil...
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...
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
My hiking group had our first Sunrise / Mt Rainier hike of 2026!We had no wait going through the entrance station at 8:45.The Sunrise lot was 80% fun when we drove up at 9:30.The main bathrooms had no...
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Me and my good climbing partner James left the sunrise parking lot at 12:30AM with the intention of making it to Curtis Ridge. This is a side of the mountain most don’t get the chance to appreciate up...
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...
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...
Mount Rainier Area
Bottom Line:Headed up to Sunrise from White River campground, and then out to 1st Burrough. Beautiful conditions with only a few tricky snow sections (more on that below). The snow conditions were mor...