Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Activity Notes
Plummer Peak Approach, climb, and descent: This small peak makes for an excellent day trip/hike while at Mount Rainier. It is a popular outing for all skill levels, and is a refreshing alternative to the crowded trails above Paradise. Enter the park from the Steven's Canyon Entrance. The hike overall is simple, although it may be strenuous for those unaccustomed to steep trails or hiking in general. During summer, the last section, may require a small amount of scrambling and easy snow travel. During early June there is more snow. In fact, the entire route is covered in snow. Hence the need for boots and crampons, and an ice axe on this particular trip. I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants an enjoyable hike with awesome views of Mount Rainier, Adams, Goat Rocks, St. Helens and the rest of the Southern Cascades. The mountain is named after Fred G. Plummer who was a Forest Service cartographer. He taught geography in Tacoma Public Schools.
