Sean Van Dommelen
I explore, photograph, write, and perform music in the PNW. Thanks for visiting!
Summit Mount Ruth, Mt. Rainier NP
Ashford, Washington
10.8 mi
/ 5090 ft gain
Mount Ruth presented a challenge as it was a very hot day to be exposed on a ridge for the entire day. The trek begins in White River Campground parking lot and travels along the White River until you exit at Glacier Basin. Crossing the creek you ascend up to the ridge that leads up and up and up to Mount Ruth. Amazing views and the sounds of icefall we're intriguing as it is almost as if you a...
Hike Pinnacle Peak, Mt. Rainier NP
Packwood, Washington
4.8
2.5 mi
/ 1050 ft gain
This trailhead is easily accessed at the parking lot at Reflection Lakes in Mount Rainier National Park. A short but sweet hike (1.3 miles one way) that leads to beautiful views of Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and if clear enough, Mt. Hood (Oregon). Pinnacle itself can be climbed to summit but it's an off-trail (class 3-4) scramble up crumbling rock, but well worth it. Just be mindfu...
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