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Mount Fremont Trail

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  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
  5. Sunrise
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Length

1.4 Miles 2.2 Kilometers

82%

Runnable

Elevation

494' 151 m

Ascent

-86' -26 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

7,170' 2,186 m

High

6,743' 2,055 m

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“A sensory-rich ridgetop experience!”

— Brian Smith
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Overview

Features: Birding — Views — Wildlife
Dogs: No Dogs

Description

Access this trail via the Sourdough Ridge Trail from the Sunrise Visitor Center. The trail to Mt. Fremont traverses the western side of a rocky ridge for 1.4 miles to a fire lookout built in the 1930s.

Beginning with a slight descent and flat section, the trail quickly transitions to a steep ascent to gain the ridge. Once atop the ridge the trail traverses to the north and eventually terminates at the Mt. Fremont fire lookout. On a clear day runners can enjoy superb views of Mount Rainier, the Cascades, and the Olympic Mountains. North of the lookout lies the spectacular meadows of Grand Park.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Apr 12, 2018: National Park Service Backs Down from Major Fee Increases

Apr 12, 2018: 2018 Fireside Circle Reception

Apr 12, 2018: Take Care of the Places You Love

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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  4.8 from 4 votes

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Mount Rainier from the Mt. Fremont Lookout Tower. It's a great view.
Mount Rainier from the Mt. Fremont Lookout Towe…
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A view of Mount Rainier from the trail.
A view of Mount Rainier from the trail.
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The rocky/scree slope ridge in the left foreground is Burroughs Mountain.
The rocky/scree slope ridge in the left foregro…
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The lookout tower out on the end of the ridge. It's a great view of the Cascade Range and other surrounding mountains.
The lookout tower out on the end of the ridge.…
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The trail leading out to the Mount Fremont Lookout. It's rocky, but fairly easy. You'll notice it is exposed, so make sure you bring sunscreen.
The trail leading out to the Mount Fremont Look…
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A view back toward Mount Fremont.
A view back toward Mount Fremont.
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A type of grouse hanging out at the fire tower.
A type of grouse hanging out at the fire tower.
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