Glacier Basin
Aug 04, 2009
by
Jon Stahl
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last modified
Aug 05, 2009 08:11 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Glacier Basin
- Region: Mt. Rainier -- NE - Sunrise / White River
- Agency: Mount Rainier National Park (360) 569-2211
- Avg Rating: 3.77
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Be Aware Of
- Blowdowns
- Washouts
A glorious day at the base of Mount Rainier! First mile of trail was obliterated by November 2006 floods, but new path is clearly flagged. Requires more scrambling over rocks than the old highway, though, so this trail is perhaps a bit harder for casual hikers than it used to be. After the first mile, the old tread is regained and we hit Glacier Basin just before lunch.
There's been quite a bit of recent (black) bear activity, as evidenced by a tree at the entrance to the campsite that had about three feet of bark stripped away and VERY visible claw marks! (The log of bear activity and the two rangers who where there to "condition" the bear were also strong hints!) Regardless, we enjoyed a lovely (and bear-free) lunch while gazing up at the looming mountain above.
There's been quite a bit of recent (black) bear activity, as evidenced by a tree at the entrance to the campsite that had about three feet of bark stripped away and VERY visible claw marks! (The log of bear activity and the two rangers who where there to "condition" the bear were also strong hints!) Regardless, we enjoyed a lovely (and bear-free) lunch while gazing up at the looming mountain above.
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