Palisades, Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek — Monday, May. 14, 2007

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410

Started at the Palisades/White River trail head. Hiked up past the waterfalls up to the ridge. Stayed the night at the shelter at the trail junction of Ranger Creek trail (1197). Still a bit of snow on the ground near the top and on the trail on the back side but very passable. The way back down on 1197 there were many blow-downs but all are passable. All in all a great 17 mile hike. Great views at the top of Sun-Top, White River, Mt. Rainier and Crystal Mountain. Several waterfalls and good camping.