Emerald Ridge Trail to Aurora Lake & Klapache Camp – Mount Rainier National Park

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United States

Washington

Pierce County

Emerald Ridge Trail to Aurora Lake & Klapache Camp – Mount Rainier National Park

Hard

3.3

(15)

hikers

Emerald Ridge Trail to Aurora Lake & Klapache Camp – Mount Rainier National Park

07:58

36.8km

2,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

by Caro "LadyOutdoors"

Last updated: June 4, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Glacier View Wilderness

Mount Rainier National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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3.43 km

Goat Lake

Highlight • Lake

On you ascent to Gobbler's Knob Lookout Tower, you will pass this romantic lake surrounded by thick pine forest.

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5.74 km

Gobbler's Knob Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Gobbler's Knob you will finally leave the cover of the pine trees and emerge into sunlight. Although the cabin is locked to the public, you can peek in through …

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17.4 km

St. Andrews Lake

Highlight • Lake

A perfect alpine lake along the Wonderland Trail and a good water source if you get thirsty. Always treat the water though. St. Andrews Lake is also accessible via South Puyallup Trail.

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18.6 km

Aurora Lake

Highlight • Lake

A small basin like taken from a storybook: Aurora Lake is nestled into Klapatche Park, one of the most amazing places to stay within Mount Rainier National Park. Getting here …

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18.9 km

Klapatche Camp

Highlight • Rest Area

Klapatche Camp is situated at the picture-perfect Aurora Lake and one of the most popular campsites in the park. To camp here, you must obtain a permit that is available …

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29.8 km

Lake George and camp/shelter

Highlight • Lake

Lake George is a fairly large alpine lake at 4,305 feet and surrounded by beautiful pine forest. There is a really neat wooden Patrol Cabin and just a few yards …

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36.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

6.40 km

152 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

152 m

Elevation