Burroughs Mountain, Fremont Lookout — Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011

Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River

We started from Sunrise to the Fremont Lookout Trail. There were no snow patches on this trail and there were children hiking. A few blood-thirsty insects that our bug spray kept away and some wildflowers blooming. Frozen lake still has some ice on it and looked beautiful as we passed it. From Fremont Lookout, we went to Burroughs Mountains. There were 2 snow patches (both about 60-85 ft long) going up. When you're there, if the first one is too much for you, keep in mind the second is more steeply inclined and turn back. If you slip off the narrow path, the incline is steep and snow-covered, and could turn into a rescue situation. That said, these snow patches can be navigated quickly and carefully with hiking shoes and preferably a trekking pole. The views from Burrough Mountain are great. There were lots of chipmunks/squirrel types hanging around. There are also views of Baker and Glacier Peak etc.