Mt. Rainier Outing: Day 6-8, Optional Backpack Add On

Activity Notes

Aug. 20 - 22, Days 6 - 8: Optional backpack add-on. Lighter packs (under 32 lbs) are advised. Our pace will be moderate. We are considering three backpack loop options in the William O. Douglas Wilderness and will choose one by August 10, i.e., before leaving for the first day-hike outing: Fryingpan Lake loop, 14.6 miles, 2,200 ft EG, high point 5,150 ft. This area is dotted with many lakes, so participants must be prepared for mosquitos. If the mosquito report around August 10 is really terrible, we?ll choose one of the other two options. American Ridge, almost a loop *18.3 miles, 4,900 ft EG, high point 6946 ft. * 2.7 of the miles are on an old logging road that connects to another trail, closing the loop back to our cars. Big Crow Basin loop, 20.7 miles, 4,125 feet, high point 6,400 ft.