Sourdough Ridge — Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999

Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River

Seeking snow free hiking at the Mtn''''' And you want the gorgeous wildflowers' Go to Sunrise. Dege Peak trail is hot, dry, and NO SNOW! I counted over 24 flowers in bloom including: Pasque FLower, Lupine, Aster, Arinca, Paintbrush, Pussy Paws, Valerian, Speedwell...and the list goes on. Butterflies everywhere on this easy to moderate 1.6 mile hike to Dege Peak from Sunrise Visitor Center. The view is 360 degrees offers the reward of Baker, Glacier Peak, Mt Stuart, and Adams and the Goat Rocks! It was a welcome treat to hike on DIRT at Mt. Rainier.