Summerland Group Shelter - Mt. Rainier National Park, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Prying Pandora
N 46° 51.915 W 121° 39.536
10T E 602210 N 5191062
The Summerland shelter on Mt. Rainier
Waymark Code: WM4JZE
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member gleek
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This is an open sided Adirondack-type shelter at the Summerland alpine meadow area on Mt. Rainier. The hike to this location is 4 miles one way with about 2000 feet of elevation gain. There are some tent pads nearby and some bear resistant poles to hang your food. Best of all there is a composting toilet for you to use. Be warned that the chipmunks and gray jays here are bold and hungry. Parking and trailhead are at N 46° 53.301 W 121° 36.665.
Type of shelter: lean-to

Stay overnight: Yes

Sleeps How Many: 6

Cost: $10-$30

Available Year Round: Yes

Enclosed: Open

Reservation required: Not listed
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