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archersparadox Member
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Ski ><((((°>
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Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:31 pm
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Welcome to the site.
I don't know of any "secret" places. All of them are listed in trail guide books, nwhikers trip reports, WTA trip reports, and are easily found with "Google Earth".
Not sure if you'll find reflections of Rainier at Lake Christine, but you might consider that one.
There are some pretty fabulous views of Rainier from peaks all around that area and a bit south, but I'm at a loss as far as lakes go.
Fabulous views of Rainier from: High Rock, Pompey, Twin Sisters, Cispus, Hamilton Butte. No lakes at any of them. Camping opportunities at Cispus. I've spent many nights on top of Hamilton Butte, but it's cold as hell up there at night even in mid-summer.
Others might have better recommendations.
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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thuja Member
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Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:56 pm
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If you are seeking "ultimate solitude" you won't find it at Mt. Rainier. It's a national park so its heavily used, even in winter and the shoulder seasons. The mountain is also much better off if we stay on the trails. Too many people going off trail leads to resource damage (trampled meadows, social trails, etc). All backcountry camping in the park requires a permit and is limited to designated campsites.
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Pahoehoe Member
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Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:12 pm
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thuja wrote: | All backcountry camping in the park requires a permit and is limited to designated campsites. |
Not true. You can camp in "cross country zones"
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AlpineRose Member
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I encourage you to get a map of the park and do some research. Any ridge or high point that's in line of sight of the mountain will have a wonderful view (in good weather). Shriner Peak is one of the best view spots. It has a lookout as well as two established backcountry sites. No water, but in early season there's a snow patch for melting and a stream about a half mile below (which I think may dry up in late season). A permit for camping is required for both established backcountry sites and for cross country zones.
Mt. Rainier is not the place to go for "ultimate solitude". However, you have a better chance for some solitude in the cross country zones. Even the backcountry campsites where there are only one or two sites offer decent solitude. You'll find some folks detest the park regulations, but it means people can't camp cheek by jowl in every attractive spot, build fires everywhere, leave dog poop bags wherever they please and annoy you with buzzing drones.
btw, that lake is on plain site on the map. Beautiful shot.
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Randito Snarky Member
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Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:29 pm
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FWiW: The photo you posted is from the pond at the base of the Pinnacle Glacier that lies between Pinnacle Peak and The Castle in the Tatoosh range south of Reflection Lake. GPS coordinates are 46.758577 -121.730646. The usual approach is to follow the Pinnacle Peak trail to Pinnacle - Castle saddle and drop down. The NPS takes a dim view of directly approaching from Reflection Lakes as this involves "meadow stomping"
It's well within "day hike" distance of the trailhead at Reflection Lakes and as it is an extremely popular area, no camping is permitted.
Review the many rules here.
https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping-and-hiking.htm
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archersparadox Member
Joined: 13 Sep 2018 Posts: 3 | TRs | Pics
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You guys are the best! Thanks for all the great info, I can’t wait to go.
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rbuzby Attention Surplus
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Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:49 am
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hbb Member
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Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:58 am
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archersparadox wrote: | I know this information isn’t given out easily, for good reason |
Sadly, that's no longer the case. Expect company.
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Joseph Joseph
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Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:48 pm
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Hike the Wonderland Trail which circles Mt. Rainier and gives you an ever changing view /perspective of the mountain. Just don't apply for your permit until I get mine for next year
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Sore Feet Member
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hbb wrote: | Sadly, that's no longer the case. Expect company. |
Yep. This place has been discovered by hoards of Instagrammers seeking out the exact same picture that everyone else takes there, it's hardly a top secret location anymore.
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AlpineRose Member
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RandyHiker wrote: | 46.758577 -121.730646 |
Spoon feed much?
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Ski ><((((°>
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Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:56 pm
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AlpineRose wrote: | Spoon feed much? |
Hey, it took me about 2 minutes to find it with Google Earth. Easy peasy.
archersparadox, as noted above, you may be an expert and already summited Mt. Everest, but if you go up there and become the subject of an SAR mission, bear in mind you will also be the target of ridicule and derision here in yet another SAR bitch thread!
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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archersparadox Member
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Lol I’ll keep that in mind. I haven’t summited Mt. Everest but it’s not my first rodeo. I appreciate the article someone else posted, can never be too careful. I searched forever for that lake on google maps I was in the right area but when you switch to satelite it’s covered in snow so I could’nt be 100% so thanks for “spoon-feeding” me
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nordique Member
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Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:39 pm
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So, that first photo: could you fiddle that photo so that the person is vertical? That's one of the first things I do with my photos. It's important to start doing the right thing while you are still young!
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