Near Mount Fremont Lookout
Near Mount Fremont Lookout
Near Mount Fremont Lookout
Near Mount Fremont Lookout
Near Mount Fremont Lookout

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Mount Fremont Lookout

4.8 (29 Ratings)
A lovely hike to an old firetower atop Mount Fremont.
5.7
mi
Distance
1,281
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.72mi
Distance
1,281ft
Elevation Gain
1,281ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
7,175ft
High Point
6,397ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the Sunrise Parking area, take the Sourdough Ridge Access trail to the Sourdough Ridge Connector and turn left. Once on Sourdough Ridge, Views of the White River Valley, Rainier and lush green surroundings abound as you hike.At mile 3.3, the Huckleberry Creek Trail will branch off to the right (North) and descend steeply from the ridge. Stay straight to keep on the Sourdough Ridge Trail. The final stretch of the trail descends and contours to a terminus at Frozen Lake. The trail to Mt. Fremont traverses the west 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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