Sunset Ridge is a long multi-day trip that ascends Rainier via a fairly non-technical route. It's a nice alternative to the more popular Liberty Ridge. Being on the NW side of the mountain you can expect amazing sunsets, some steep climbing, and no crowds.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 150 miles
Driving Time from Portland 3 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Selected Climbs in the Cascades by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey
Relevant Maps USGS 7 minute series, Mt. Rainier West <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mt.+Rainier&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.732051,93.164063&ie=UTF8&ll=46.849802,-121.757483&spn=0.017229,0.04549&t=p&z=15&iwloc=A"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:>
Awards Qualified 16 Major NW Peaks
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