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Summary: This hike starts on one of the more popular trails in the Sunrise area, the Sourdough Ridge Trail. Follow this trail for 1.4 miles to a trail junction. Once you reach the intersection at Frozen Lake stay left and continue on the Wonderland Trail towards Berkeley Park. You will hike through nice meadows and then continue the gentle rise to the pass at 6700ft. From here you can see awesome unobstructed views of Rainier and Winthrop Glacier with Sluiskin Mountain lurking behind you to the West. Enjoy a lunch break then climb Skyscraper Mountian if you choose before heading back on the same trail. keep a lookout for mountain goats, Marmots, and Ravens. Take some extra water on hot days in Aug as the creeks tend to dry up, and no water is available at Frozen Lake. Trailhead: Getting there -- From Enumclaw, drive east on state Route 410. Continue 4 1/2 miles past the Mount Rainier National Park entrance and turn right onto the White River/Sunrise Road. Drive a long mile to the park entrance fee station and in about four miles pass the turnoff for White River Campground. Continue 10 miles to Sunrise, elevation 6,400 feet. The trail starts to the left of the Ranger Station. (Lat:46.914 Lon:-121.6416) Trail Guides for Skyscraper Pass 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: Fall, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: White River Wilderness Information Center 360 663-2273 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 Submit your own review 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
