If you plan to climb on the weekend, it is recommended that you get permits ahead of time. Sunrise hike to camp muir, summer 2017 mount rainier. This is also the point where the muir permanent snowfield begins. Mount rainier national park wond erland trail w o n d e r l a n d trail w o n d e r l a n d t r a i l pacific est rail p a c i f i c c r e s t t r a i l. We had climbed above the clouds by the time we reached camp muir the highest point in washington state that you can hike to without technical climbing. All wilderness camping zones, including the alpine zones that contain camp muir and camp schurman, have a limit on the total number of people who can stay there each night.
Great day of hiking with fantastic views of mount rainier. Mount rainier national park topographic map, relief map, elevations map. Rainier alpine style, ive caught a couple incredible sunrises along the upper slopes of the mountain over the years but never had the chance to sit down and enjoy the view. Starting at paradise at 5400 feet, backcountry skiers and riders can climb up to camp muir at over 10,000 ft and enjoy the broad snowfield as they carve turns down its moderate.
Camp muir is one of the primary high camps for summit attempts and is a favorite campsite with climbers. Camp muir during storms and whiteouts have resulted in lost climbers and hikers and fatalities. You will end up in snow fields before you get to camp muir. Provides mountain weather and avalanche information for the northwest us, including the washington cascades, olympic mountains and the northern oregon cascades.
Mount rainier may be a technical, worldclass peak, but you dont have to be a mountaineer to experience it. The vicinity map of mount rainier vicinity showing highways and communities near the park. Hike to camp muir, mount rainier s base camp above the clouds. Best river trails in mount rainier national park alltrails. Rainier offers some of the longest ski descents in the cascades during the winter, spring and early summer. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. The recommended map for mount rainier national park is green trails mount rainier wonderland map 269s. Based out of the climbers hut at camp muir at 10,060 on mt. The trail can also be made into a loop trail so you dont have to retrace your steps. From this elevation, mount adams and hood were clearly visible on the horizon, and the cascades. People have been skiing mount rainier since the early 1900s.
In total, youll gain nearly 5,000 feet of elevation over a 9mile round trip that will take from 7 to 10. To decrease the possibility of this happening to your party, we have a map available with compass bearings to and from camp muir in. The approach on mt rainier, depends on which route you take. Here ive collected 20 free highresolution mount rainier national park maps to. Hike to camp muir, mount rainiers base camp above the clouds. Although certain areas of the park are designated as dayuse only, i. Camp muir, originally known as cloud camp, was named camp muir after writernaturalist john muir summited the mountain. Anvil rock, a popular scramble, is also located along this classic northwest route. Mount rainier national park is an american national park located in southeast pierce county.
For the intrepid, the hike up to camp muir gives you a sense of what summiting mount rainier might take, and an appreciation for the grueling climb beyond. On our way well keep an eye out for marmots, pikas, mountain goats, and more, while soaking in views of mt. Throughout you will enjoy spectacular views of glacier fields, wildlife such as marmots and deer, and mountain ranges in the distance. Camp muir, named for the naturalist john muir, is a highaltitude refuge for climbers in mount rainier national park in washington, accessed through the paradise entrance. Camp muir is situated 3 miles south of mount rainier national park mrnp. I hardly even noticed because i was so focused on my steps. The trip to mount rainier had played a role in reinvigorating muir and convincing. Muir was a member of the climbing party that made the sixth recorded ascent of the mount rainier in 1888. Even the most physically conditioned are challenged on this hike, expect your trip up to take between 46. This is the main mount rainier national park map from the park brochure, showing roads, major trails, and points of interest. Maps of mount rainier national park including road maps, trail maps, hiking. Muir is located at an elevation of 10,080 feet above sea level and it is the camp of choice for two day climbs on mt rainier. Rainier s south side at 10,080 feet roughly two miles from the mountains crown. Camp muir route is a hiking, snowshoeing, trail running, walking adventure located in or near mount rainier national park, wa.
Above, you see climbers on the muir snowfield closing in on camp muir above. Camp muir trail paradise 2020 all you need to know. A full day and a lot of elevation takes us to camp muir, the basecamp for mountaineers aiming to summit rainier, at over 10,000 feet. The mountain can be approached from all sides, but we have chosen the paradise camp muir ingraham direct approach, which is by far the most popular approach on mt rainier. The most popular rainier camps by far are muir camp photo below and ingraham flats shown above. It is the preferred high camp for the disappointment cleaver route, ingraham direct route, and gibraltar ledges route. Camp muir, originally known as cloud camp, was named camp muir after. Our expedition skills seminar muir has been the standard of excellence for mountaineering seminars for well over forty years. Rainier camp muir disappointment cleaver summit climb. Even though its the highest point in the park you can hike without a climbing permit, this isnt a hike to take lightly. Historic resources of mount rainier national park mps pdf. Mount rainier national park topographic map, relief map. It requires a permit which will need to be provided by the national parks service.
Camp muir camp schurman nisqually entrance sunshine point big creek u. Camp muir is the most popular high camp for climbers. Use this pdf map to get your bearings on mount rainiers main entrances, park roads, lakes, waterfalls and hiking trailheads. Jackson memorial visitor center at paradise, mount rainier national park. Camp muir route via skyline trail washington alltrails. Mount rainier national park, disappointment cleaver route, paradise, pierce county, washington, usa free topographic maps visualization and sharing.
In addition to the mountain travelers knowledge of weather, route finding, winter camping, etc. This is a navigation map to camp muir from paradise 300 kb, showing the route across the snowfields. Hood were clearly visible from camp muir at 10,080the reward after no pain, no gain. Wilson glacier, camp muir route, paradise, pierce county, washington, usa. Backcountry skiing and boarding at mount rainier national.
Mount ararat 6010ft 1832m satulik mountain 5577ft 1700m cooper mountain iron mountain 6283ft 1915m pyramid peak. Most summit attempts are made via these two camps muir camp being the most popular. Named after a visit from john muir, camp muir or the muir base camp is a relatively short distance 4. With planning and prep, you can have a great time and safely earn your turns. Maps of park and vicinity the park map of mount rainier national park from the park brochure in several formats, along with some trail maps from wayside exhibits. Mount rainier national park is an american national park located in southeast pierce county and northeast lewis county in washington state. Camp muir is covered by the mount rainier east, wa us topo map quadrant.
The park was established on march 2, 1899 as the fifth national park in the united states, preserving 236,381 acres 369. This challenging trail takes you past the trails at paradise on mount rainier up onto the muir. We recently hiked to camp muir, the basecamp for climbing mount rainier, and spent the night. Click the image to view a full size gif 60 kb or download the pdf 100 kb. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Camp muir camp schurman alta vista nisqually entrance sunshine point longmire. Mistakes in navigation when traveling to or from camp muir during storms or whiteouts have resulted in lost climbers and hikers and occasional fatalities. Where do you go backcountry skiing at mount rainier national park. Rainier changes remarkably quickly, typically for the worse.
Your first day is a climb from paradise 5500ft to camp muir 0ft along the muir snowfield. From the nisqually entrance of the park drive to paradise via the nisquallyvista paradise road to the henry m. Camp muir perches on the side of mount rainier at an elevation of over 10,000 feet 3,000 meters. Click the image to view a full size gif 60 kb or download the pdf. Base camp came into view, and jessica saw it first. A hike to camp muir on mount rainier will take you through the flowercovered fields of paradise park, through rocky terrain, and over a large snowfield. Camp muir summer route experience this worldclass, glaciated peak in a day on an 8. Downloadable pdf maps courtesy national park service. Reservations, guide services, solo permits, and minimum age. Mount pleasant 6454ft 1967m fay peak 6492ft 1979m knapsack pass tirzah peak 5208ft 1587m wallace peak tyee.
Rainier the muir snowfield on the southeast flank of mt. The shelters comprising the camp are situated at a 10,188 ft 3,105 m elevation between the muir snowfield and the cowlitz glacier on mount rainier. A very strenuous, 10 mile scramble or ski trip with 4,600 feet of elevation gain from paradise on the slopes of mount rainier. Sunshine point campground, just inside the nisqually entrance, was. This map will not substitute for a usgs topographic map. The trek to camp muir was a great workout with spectacular views and i was glad to feel snow and take in thin air. From here, you get a closeup view that few visitors to the park ever see. Maps of mount rainier national park including road maps, trail maps, hiking maps, climbing maps, campground maps, aerial view, topographic map of mt rainier and surround national forest. There are several permanent buildings at camp muir including a public shelter, nps ranger quarters, guide service buildings, and outhouses. Rainier without a climbing permit, and the gate to the summit of mt. Most backpackers at mount rainier national park use the trailside camps listed below. Click on map above to begin viewing in our map viewer.
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