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Mount Fremont

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  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
  5. Sunrise
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“A lovely hike to an old firetower atop Mount Fremont. ”

Brian Smith
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6.0

Miles

9.7

KM

Out and Back

7,166' 2,184 m

High

6,403' 1,952 m

Low

1,016' 310 m

Up

1,016' 310 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

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Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Overview

This hike begins and ends at one of the most popular areas in the park and dips its toes into some of the best surrounding attractions. Sourdough Ridge, Frozen Lake and, of course, Mount Fremont are visited.

Description

From the Sunrise Parking area, take the Sourdough Ridge Access trail to the Sourdough Ridge Connector and turn left. Once on Sourdough Ridge, Views of the White River Valley, Rainier and lush green surroundings abound as you hike.

At mile 3.3, the Huckleberry Creek Trail will branch off to the right (North) and descend steeply from the ridge. Stay straight to keep on the Sourdough Ridge Trail. The final stretch of the trail descends and contours to a terminus at Frozen Lake.

The trail to Mt. Fremont traverses the west 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, hikers can enjoy superb views of Mount Rainier, the Cascades, and the Olympic Mountains. North of the lookout lies the spectacular meadows of Grand Park.

Flora & Fauna

Open forest and meadows predominate for most of this route. During the height of summer, the flowering meadows of Spray Park rival the beauty of any in the park.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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A view of Mount Rainier from the trail.
Feb 9, 2016 near Eatonville, WA
The rocky/scree slope ridge in the left foreground is Burroughs Mountain.
Aug 30, 2017 near Eatonville, WA
Mount Rainier from the Mt. Fremont Lookout Tower. It's a great view.
Feb 9, 2016 near Buckley, WA
Just gotta take a picture
Sep 23, 2018 near Greenwater, WA
Nearing Sunrise, on our descent on the Sourdough Ridge trail
Mar 5, 2015 near Eatonville, WA
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.
Feb 5, 2016 near Eatonville, WA

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Sep 3, 2020
Caitlin Laffey
Aug 29, 2020
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Aug 18, 2020
Cynthia Fox
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Aug 2, 2020
Tania Muñoz
bebin and industrious friends
Jul 10, 2020
Mel H
Jul 4, 2020
Katie Ashmore
Intended to do Burrough Mnt, but there were icy snow fields on the trail. Did this train instead. Rainier was behind clouds the whole time
Sep 21, 2019
Jess Earp

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