Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Eroded away from a much larger Rainier volcano, this peak can be a fairly uncrowded moderately technical climb within Rainer Nat Park. Great views of the classic Rainer routes may be had from the summit. Note the $30 per head (ouch!) climber fee the NPS now charges for Lil' Tahoma, as well as for it's larger neighbor. Check the NPS web site for current permit requirements.
Activity Notes
Celebrate the Summer Solstice (almost) at the top of the lower 48! Little Tahoma is the 3rd highest peak in Washington at 11,138 feet (4th if the prominence threshold is 400 feet which then includes Liberty Cap at #2). Overlooked by those summitting Rainier and isolated from the main Rainier summit routes, Little Tahoma makes for a unique moderate alpine climb with glacier travel and a summit scramble. This is a one day summit. Climbers must be fit for an 18+ hour day and 7500 feet gain over 16 miles. Alpine start will be late PM Thu Jun 21, hike through the night and onto the glacier for sunrise at 05:13.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 180 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 4 hours |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Mt. Rainier East |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
