Burroughs Mountain Trail MapMap centered on the Burroughs Mountain Trail in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park. Several trails departing from Sunrise climb to First Burroughs. The Burroughs Mountain Trail then continues west to Second Burroughs. Points of interest are marked by black symbols on the map. Several tools are represented by icons along the left side of the map. A ruler icon opens a tool to measure distance or area on the map. Clicking on plus or minus icons will zoom the view in/out, and clicking on a house icon will return the map to the original view centered on Burroughs Mountain area. Burroughs Mountain Trail
Trailhead LocationThe Burroughs Mountains can be reached via several trail routes, all starting from the Sunrise parking lot. The Emmons Vista Trailhead is on the south side of the Sunrise parking lot and connects to the Sunrise Rim Trail to reach First Burroughs (hiking clockwise). Or use the Sourdough Ridge Trailhead on the north side of the parking lot to hike to Frozen Lake and then to First Burroughs. Trail DescriptionThis series of peaks on Mount Rainier's northeast slope honors naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. Traveling in a clockwise direction using the Sunrise Rim Trail, the trail passes Shadow Lake on a level grade then climbs sharply to an overlook on the White River and Emmons Glacier. Beyond the overlook, the route continues up and onto the wide, flat plateau of First Burroughs Mountain. To make a loop, turn right and hike east to the Frozen Lake junction, then follow the Sourdough Ridge Trail another 1.4 miles east back to the Sunrise parking lot. Or, start from the Sourdough Ridge Trail to hike this route counterclockwise. Along the TrailThe mountain views from any point on this trail are superb and Burroughs Mountain offers possibly the finest, most assessable tundra in the Cascades. Plants able to survive in this harsh environment are extremely delicate and slow growing. Please help them to survive by staying on the trail! BackpackingAlthough there is no camp on Burroughs Mountain, Sunrise Camp lies along the way, approximately one mile from the parking area near Shadow Lake. It is popular with families who wish to hike only a short distance before making camp. Permits are required for camping. Permits and current trail conditions are available park-wide from wilderness information centers, ranger stations, and visitor centers. Trail Regulations
Photo Gallery Burroughs Mountain trail10 Images One of the most popular hikes in the Sunrise area is the trek to Burroughs Mountain, offering expansive views from high-elevation vantage points. |
Last updated: September 26, 2024