Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Activity Notes
Castle peak 6480 feet / Pinnacle peak 6562 feet / Plummer peak 6370 feet.
The Tatoosh Range, located in the southern end of Mt. Rainier National Park, is made up of 11 named peaks. This 3 peak link-up is one of the most popular, if only because of the easy access from the trailhead.
A popular Mazamas climb, this classic alpine scramble has a round trip hike of just 4 miles and 1,700 vertical feet, and thus can be done by most climbers of moderate fitness in a reasonable day. The Tatoosh peaks offer spectacular views of Mt. Rainier - given clear weather, naturally. This is good beginner trip and fairly close to home. Be prepared for a short rappel on Castle and possible a handline on Pinnacle, depending on your comfort level on exposed 3rd or easy 4th class rock. In early or late season, an ice axe can be useful. "Tatoosh" means 'nourishing breast " in the local native American language.
