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Summary: This will be a climb you will not forget for many years, and to begin sounds to easy. Start at the trailhead near the lodge and make your way on the easy paved Skyline trail heading for Panorama Point. Just before you reach that you will pass Glacier Vista, a place to get some very nice views to the south. keep going past Panoram Point after you fuel up on a snack and you will notice the crowd has dwindled as day hikers usually turn back here. Once you reach McClure Rock, take a look up the hill at the path other hikers have taken and use it to keep you on course. The snowfield is wide and open giving awesome views on a clear day. It comes in handy if you have some type of altimiter to gauge your progress, but it is not a requirement. Depending on the conditions you can make this hike with just hiking boots, but your should consider crampons, ice axe and plenty of food and clothes as the weather has a way of changing without notice. Be safe! and enjoy. Trailhead: Directions: Take I-5 to SR 512 (exit 127), then East on SR 512 to SR 7. South on SR 7 to SR 706 in Elbe. Continue East on SR 706 through Ashford to the Nisqually Entrance of MT. Rainier Nat'l Park, continue to Longmire and then Paradise. Call ahead for status on road closure from Longmire to Paradise, as they close it daily in winter. Once you reach Paradise, park in the immense lot and try to remember where your car will be when you return. The trailhead is located to the left of the ranger station just past the lodge. (Lat:46.83549 Lon:-121.73275) Trail Guides for Camp Muir on Mt. Rainier: Day Hike Mt. Rainier by Ron C. Judd (Sasquatch Books) 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park by Ira Spring & Harvey Manning (The Mountaineers) Best Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Mt Rainier Nat'l Park, Paradise Ranger Station, 360 569-2211 ext. 2314 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Drew Furnia, who has posted 23 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 2 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Patty on 9/5/2006 Strenuous if you don't hike on a regular basis. I thought I was in decent shape, but my cardio definitely lacked on the way up. We started out at 7 a.m. and saw lots of wildlife - deer, marmots, chipmunks, ravens. Ovcerall, well worth the effort. 
Reviewed by DWS on 3/29/2006 I've been through Camp Muir 3 times on my way to the summit. Would like to do a day hike to Muir without the 60/70 lb pack. Good workout and the views are incredible - don't forget your camera. On the way down check out Anvil Rock.
Reviewed by RONSTER on 10/14/2005 Hiking up to the Muir snowfields is fairly easy, but once you hit the snowfield, be prepared for glacier hiking. Ascending up the glacier without crampons is not too difficult; the real issue is in the descent. I did not have crampons, so I did quite a bit of 'ice-surfing' down the glacier (and fell on my butt 3 times); conclusion- use crampons and ice axes if you intend to make it to Camp Muir. Be wise, and realize that bad weather can occur at any time, so treat Mt. Rainier with the respect it deserves.
Reviewed by Philip on 9/26/2005 Great hike, though a bit tough if lack of oxygen bothers you. A critical tip, however is sun screen. I forgot sunscreen and wore shorts and got 2nd burns over much of my legs! A fairly steady stream of people do the hike, so you won't get lost (depending on time of year I suppose).
Reviewed by ZSP on 9/9/2005 Have done it twice now and it is one of my favorite hikes. Don't worry about an ice axe or campons, just get going early so you're not ascending in slush. Bring lots of layers in case the weather changes (as it can quite quickly), and make sure to have your rain pants accessible to glissade down from the top!
Reviewed by LAP on 9/7/2004 Incredible climb. Hiking across snow fields and up to the Camp was a peak experience for me at age 17.
Reviewed by Nate on 6/28/2004 awesom hike did it when i was 14yrs old had some great views an plenty of sun all the way up . Would do this hik again no problem 
Reviewed by Dan on 4/11/2004 Yea.... A really long Stroooool in the Woods! Enjoy Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Pierce County Hiking, Pierce County Trails, Pierce County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||