This hike is just below Crystal Mountain Resort. Wildflowers are just starting to come out at about 5000' level. However once we are at 5800' consistent snow is found. Bringing micro-spikes and trekking poles is very handy and have necessary skills on snow important. Probably at least a month before all the snow is gone. Or one can just hike to snowline and enjoy the scenery.
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| View from summit of Mt. Rainier and lenticular cloud |
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| Summit lunch |
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| Flocks |
Driving Directions: From Enumclaw drive east on State Route 410 past the town of Greenwater and turn left on Crystal Mt Road. Drive 4.2 miles past milepost 4 to the fork at Gold Hill Road (which is not marked). Turn left and park on this road (next to Crystal Mt Road) and walk the road about .25 mile up (unmarked Gold Hill road) and you will find the Norse Peak trailhead on the left hand side which is also not marked.
Trail Stats: Hike Norse Peak number 1191 to the top which is about 5. miles or about 10 miles which is an elevation Gain 2400 ft and these are with the summer trail. The high point of 6858 feet. We ran into snow at about 5800' so we left the trail and here is our track.
Disclaimer: There are many factors which you should consider in deciding whether to proceed with an outing, including the visible weather at the trailhead, the strength and experience of the party, snow and avalanche conditions, route conditions, etc. You are the final decision maker whether to proceed. West Coast Weather, LLC dba Washington Online Weather cannot be held liable for loss or injury arising from your decision to proceed, and expressly disclaims all liability related thereto. Redmond, Washington USA. Also, please bring map-compass and GPS to help with trail directions as our directions are our best estimate.
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