Governor’s Ridge is the serrated, multi-summit ridge above the Owyhigh Lakes on the east side of Mt. Rainier National Park. The peaks appear jagged and technical, but can be done via a fun class 3 scramble. In good weather there are great views of Rainier, Little Tahoma and the Cowlitz Chimneys.  

Activity Notes

Most of the approach is on a very nice trail, and the cross country portion has very little bushwhacking. The climb is a 3rd class scramble so team members should have previous experience on exposed and loose rock terrain.  I have not done this peak previously, so the climb will be exploratory- expect some adventurous confusion.

Itinerary:

Aug.21 PM: drive to a campground  (TBD) on the east side of Mt Rainier.

Aug.22: climb Governor's Ridge and drive home late evening.  I expect the climb will take most of the day.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 210 miles
Driving Time from Portland 4 hours
General Route Info peakbagger: http://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=566983 and Summit post: https://www.summitpost.org/governors-ridge/501682
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Books 100 Peaks at Mount Rainier Cascade Alpine Guide vol.1 by Fred Beckey
Relevant Maps USGS White River Park Chinook Pass; Green Trails Mt Rainier East Google map https://goo.gl/maps/LbLcVUjRcPQ2
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