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Brochure of Summerland Trail at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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White River
Ranger
Station
Mount Rainier National Park
National Park Service
U.S. Department
of the Interior
White River
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To Sunrise
This popular trail leads hikers through lowland
forests to subalpine meadows along a section
of the 93-mile (150 km) Wonderland Trail. Avid
climber and explorer E. S. Ingraham named this
area during one of his many visits to the mountain.
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Round-trip Distance:
8.5 miles (13.7 km)
Wilderness Camp:
Summerland
Elevation Gain:
1,500 feet (457 m)
Trailhead: Drive through the White River
Entrance and proceed 3 miles
(4.8 km) to a parking area next to the
Fryingpan Creek bridge. The trailhead is
across the road. Parking space is limited
and fills early on sunny summer days.
Have an alternate hike in mind if parking
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Hiking Time Round-trip:
4-5 hours
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Difficulty Level:
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OHANAPECOSH
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Cayuse Pass
Do not feed or approach wildlife.
Pets and bicycles are not allowed
on park trails.
Do not pick flowers or collect other
park resources (rocks, wood, etc.).
Carry the “10 Essentials” and
Leave No Trace of your visit.
Use a topographical map.
Permit required for wilderness camping.
Panhandle Gap
6800ft
2074m
INDIAN
BAR
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5279ft
1609m
5940ft
1542m
Trail Description
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The variety of subalpine wildflowers,
panoramic views of Mount Rainier and
Little Tahoma, and frequent sightings of
mountain goats and elk herds make this
hike extremely popular.
Please stay on the maintained trail
through the Summerland area to protect
the fragile vegetation of these meadows.
Trailhead
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