3.1km
Total Distance
237m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A dramatic tundra walk from Sunrise onto the barren volcanic benches of Burroughs Mountain, directly facing Rainier. The trail climbs through wildflower meadows to a moonlike alpine plateau. The close up view of Emmons Glacier tumbling off the mountain is unforgettable.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint
    at the start
  2. 2
    Yakima Park Viewpoint · 2.1km
    Viewpoint
  3. 3
    Frozen Lake Viewpoint · 2.2km
    Viewpoint
Parking
281m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
Burroughs Mountain Loop, Mystic Lake via Sunrise, Mount Fremont Lookout Trail

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate