Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Hike to Burroughs Mountain

Hike the Burroughs Mountain Trail for outstanding mountain views and to visit the most accessible tundra in the Cascade Range.

Time needed

3-6 Hours

Season

Summer

Fees

Park entrance fee required

Accessibility

Burroughs Mountain Trail allows hikers to choose a shorter or longer hike depending on their fitness and preference. Getting to First Burroughs requires hiking uphill on a narrow, rocky trail with areas of steep drop offs. Continuing to Second Burroughs adds 250 feet elevation gain. Due to its high elevation, portions of the Burroughs Mountain trail can remain snow-covered after the road to Sunrise opens. Given the trail’s steep drop offs the presence of snow can make it more hazardous. Check trail conditions before hiking early in the season.

hiking

Part of Mount Rainier National Park. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.