Near Mount Fremont Trail
A view of Mount Rainier from the trail.
Near Mount Fremont Trail
Mount Rainier from the Mt. Fremont Lookout Tower. It's a great view.
Near Mount Fremont Trail
The rocky/scree slope ridge in the left foreground is Burroughs Mountain.
Near Mount Fremont Trail
The trail leading out to the Mount Fremont Lookout. It's rocky, but fairly easy. You'll notice it is exposed, so make sure you bring sunscreen.
Near Mount Fremont Trail
The lookout tower out on the end of the ridge. It's a great view of the Cascade Range and other surrounding mountains.

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Mount Fremont Trail

4.9 (7 Ratings)
A sensory-rich ridgetop experience!
1.3
mi
Distance
505
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.31mi
Distance
505ft
Elevation Gain
103ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
7,181ft
High Point
6,738ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Access this trail via the Sourdough Ridge Trail from the Sunrise Visitor Center. The trail to Mt. Fremont traverses the western side of a rocky ridge for 1.4 miles to a fire lookout built in the 1930s. Beginning with a slight descent and flat section, the trail quickly transitions to a steep ascent to gain the ridge. Once atop the ridge the trail traverses to the north and eventually terminates at the Mt. Fremont fire lookout. On a clear day hikers can enjoy superb views of Mount Rainier, the Cascades, and the Olympic Mountains. North of the lookout lies the spectacular meadows of Grand Park.

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