Wonderland Trail
1 week ago
Trail is clear of snow and bugs are absent
2 this month · 31 reports
Sunrise Rim Trail
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 week ago
The Sunrise Rim Trail is currently in good condition with no snow reported as of September 18. The road to Sunrise is suitable for all vehicles. Hikers have reported excellent views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding landscape. While some reports mention mosquitoes, they were not a significant issue for others. Trail maintenance, particularly stonework, has been noted as impressive. Wildlife sightings, including bears, marmots, and mountain goats, have been common. Wildflowers were noted as a bit muted this year due to dry conditions.
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The road to Sunrise is reported as suitable for all vehicles as of September 18. No issues with road access have been noted in recent reports.
No snow is reported on the Sunrise Rim Trail as of September 18. All recent reports indicate snow-free conditions.
Bug conditions seem to vary, with some reports mentioning them as an annoyance or terrible, while others found them not too bad or not an issue at all.
Recent reports indicate frequent sightings of wildlife including bears, cubs, marmots, mountain goats, pika, chipmunks, and deer.
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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...
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Beautiful weather for a hike in Mount Rainier National Park. When we arrived about 8:30, the parking was about 80% full. However the trail to Fremont Lookout wasn't too busy. Lots of Marmots on the...
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...
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
A fantastic day at Mount Rainier! Sunrise Rim -> First, Second, Third Burroughs -> Fremont Lookout -> back.There were about 5 or 6 cars in front of us at the Sunrise entrance gate when we arrived arou...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
I've gone to the Paradise side of Mt. Rainier a lot, but this was the first real visit for me to Sunrise. When I got there, my original plan was to head for Dege Peak and get a view of Mt. Rainier vs ...
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
Route: white river to sunrise rim trail to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Burroughs, then return via glacier basin trail. 12.75mi. Rim Trail from shadow lake to 1st burroughs has a couple steep snow fields blocking tr...
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
Had perfect weather for a long-awaited "pre-opening" hike up to Sunrise.Parking was tight at the White River Campground when we arrived at 8am. Lots of ski touring folks heading up Glacier Basin. Fa...
Older12 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Want to make a note to anyone traveling on Huckleberry, there is a small fire present on the slopes above the trail. I did a lollipop loop into the park starting at Huckleberry and then doing a loop ...