Sunrise Rim Trail
This 5.2-mile, loop trail features a 1,000-foot elevation gain.
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Sunrise Rim Trail Details
This 5.2-mile, loop trail features a 1,000-foot elevation gain. Hikers can choose from a leisurely hike to Shadow Lake or continue on a moderately strenuous hike to the Burroughs Mountains. The trail offers great views of Mt. Rainier and Emmons Glacier, and during the park's spectacular wildflower season, surrounding meadows are filled with flowers. The trail begins on the south side of Sunrise parking lot, and shortly after beginning, hikers will come to a junction and should stay right. The trail begins easy and arrives at Shadow Lake 1.3 miles in. Looking north from here hikers can see the Sourdough Ridge. The trail continues on at a moderate incline to Glacier Overlook, which offers another great view. The grade becomes even steeper from here on as the trail progresses past the tree line and enters the tundra-like scenery of the Burroughs Mountains. From the top of First Burroughs Mountain, hikers can continue to the top of Second Burroughs, an additional 400 feet of elevation gain. Trail stats: 5.2-mile loop, 1,000-foot elevation gain; 3-plus hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5 miles
Estimated time
3+ hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Sunrise Rim Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sunrise Rim Trail
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Sunrise Day Lodge
The Sunrise Day Lodge, open from early July to late September, offers food service and a gift shop.
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Mount Fremont Lookout Trail
This 5.6-mile trail climbs 900 feet between Sunrise (6,400 feet) and a fire lookout tower that was built in the 1930s.
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Sunrise
Catch the first light of the day on Mount Rainier from Sunrise, an open area located at 6,400 feet with clear views of this majestic mountain in the Cascade range.
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Silver Forest Trail
This 2-mile hike provides as much education as beauty.
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Northern Loop Trail
This 42-mile loop through one of the quieter, less-visited areas of the park offers up-close views of the Carbon River and Winthrop glaciers.
