Mount Rainier National Park hiking guide
Glacier Basin Trail
A 7.8-mile out-and-back with 5,420 ft of climbing in Sunrise, rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 7.8 mi (12.5 km)
- Elevation gain
- 5,420 ft (1,652 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Sunrise
- Highest point
- 6,552 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,311 ft
About Glacier Basin Trail
Follow the Inter Fork of the White River through a forested glen to a wide basin offering breathtaking views of nearby glaciers and mountains. In summer, enjoy vibrant wildflower blooms. The trail passes a side trail to Emmons Moraine, providing a glimpse of the largest glacier in the contiguous U.S. Continue to the Glacier Basin campsite, a hub for climbers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
