Distance
8.4 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Summerland Trail
8.4 mi roundtrip · 1,600 ft gain · Moderate · Summerland / Panhandle Gap
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
1,600 ft
Highest Point
5,950 ft
Trailhead Elevation
3,600 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Wildflower meadows
Glacier views
Marmots and wildlife
Technical Notes
Beautiful subalpine meadow hike. Trail follows the Wonderland Trail to Summerland camp, with optional extension to Panhandle Gap (6,800 ft) for an additional 2 miles and 900 ft gain. Panhandle Gap is the highest point on the Wonderland Trail. Snow on upper trail into July. Marmots are abundant in the meadows. Very popular in summer.
Getting There
Trailhead
Fryingpan Creek Trailhead
White River Rd (SR-410 spur), Mount Rainier NP
Parking: ~25 spaces
From Seattle
85 mi · 120 min drive
SR-410 East (Chinook Pass). Enter Mount Rainier NP via the White River entrance. Follow to the Fryingpan Creek trailhead. ~2 hours from Seattle.
Planning Details
Best Season
July through October
Dogs Allowed
No
Required Pass
Mount Rainier National Park Pass
Annual: $55.00 · Day: $30.00
Mountain
Summerland / Panhandle Gap · 6,800 ft · Mount Rainier National Park
Avalanche Forecast
Check current avalanche conditions for the Summerland / Panhandle Gap zone before your trip.
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