Summerland Trail – Mt. Rainier National Park

Join us for one of the most spectacular hikes in Mount Rainier National Park! Summerland is a classic Pacific Northwest trail featuring old-growth forest, waterfalls, alpine meadows, incredible views of Mount Rainier and Little Tahoma, and a good chance of seeing mountain goats and marmots. This is one of the park's premier summer hikes for good reason. **SUMMARY** * Distance: \~10 miles round trip (8.5 miles if stop at the lakes rather than continuing to Panhandle Gap) * Elevation Gain: 2500 ft * Time on trail: 6-7 hours with 1 hour break from time to time. * Difficulty: Moderate (\~2 miles per hour) * Trail Guide: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/camp-summerland-and-lakes-via-wonderland-trail * Weather Forecast: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Rainier/forecasts/4392 * Pace: Moderate (2 miles per hour) * Attendance: Two-three vehicles, three to four passengers per vehicle **TRAVEL** * Carpool (Cash/Venmo/Paypal/Zelle): $25 per car * Please compensate your drive before leaving the P&R * Driver distance: about 2 hours one way * Park Pass Requirement (per vehicle): American the Beautiful **GEAR** * 10 essentials including 3 liters of water, waterproof clothing, and equipment for variable conditions/temperatures, lunch/snacks, hiking poles & sun protection, bugs spray * Please bring an extra pair of shoes and plastic bags for muddy boots as a courtesy to the driver. Change of clothes post-hike is recommended. **DISCLAIMER** * Meet-up organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions if going alone. * You are solely responsible for your safety and well-being. By signing up for and attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. * The organizers of this group and current and former members can't be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. * All attendees participate in an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property and any injury to themselves or their guests. * By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.