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Summerland

Oct 07, 2009

by Riri last modified Jun 09, 2010 11:28 AM
Type of Outing
Day hike
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Hike: Summerland - Panhandle Gap
Region: Mt. Rainier -- NE - Sunrise / White River
Agency: Mount Rainier National Park
Avg Rating: 3.64
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Hike: Summerland
Region: Mt. Rainier -- NE - Sunrise / White River
Agency: Mt. Rainier National Park
Avg Rating: 4.21
Be Aware Of
Snow on trail
The Mountain from the trail (photo by Riri).
With shorter days, darker dawns, and a definite chill in the morning air, I opted to hike to Summerland in the warmer afternoon sunshine of autumn. Only 5 cars at the trailhead when I arrived at 11:30 am. This easy-to-moderate graded trail that gains 1500 ft in 4.2 miles (most of it in the final mile up to Summerland) is in excellent condition, but once you cross the last log bridge spanning Fryingpan Creek, be wary of the dusting of frozen snow glazing the trail in shaded areas. I'd advise good tread on your hiking shoes and poles to keep you balanced, as the frozen stuff was rather slick. Fall colors are modest but haven't peaked. Ran into only 5 others on the trail. 2 hours in, 1.5 hours out.
First glimpse of The Mountain (photo by Riri).
Fall foliage along the way (photo by Riri).
The view from Summerland (photo by Riri).
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