Near Sourdough Ridge
Governors Ridge, view from Sunrise Point
Near Sourdough Ridge
Just gotta take a picture
Near Sourdough Ridge
Nearing Sunrise, on our descent on the Sourdough Ridge trail
Near Sourdough Ridge
Views back toward the Sunrise visitor area.
Near Sourdough Ridge
Snow can cover the trail into July. Be ready to hike in snow and check conditions before heading out.

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Sourdough Ridge

4.5 (8 Ratings)
A beautiful ridge top trail with views and wildflowers abound.
4
mi
Distance
1,272
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.98mi
Distance
1,272ft
Elevation Gain
633ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
6,827ft
High Point
6,100ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Sunrise Point parking area, this trail ascends gradually for 0.5 miles and then steeply for another 0.51 miles to gain the ridge above the road. Once atop the ridge, the trail undulates as it traverses to the west passing below Deer and Antler Peaks along the way. Views of the White River Valley, Rainier and lush green surroundings abound. Eventually, the Sourdough Ridge Connector will spur off to the left (south) followed shortly thereafter by another Sourdough Ridge Connector. Both trails lead to the Sunrise parking, camping and visitor areas. At mile 3.3, the Huckleberry Creek Trail will branch off to the right (north) and descend steeply from the ridge. The final stretch of Sourdough Ridge Trail descends and contours to Frozen Lake. From here, you have many options: take the Wonderland Trail back to Sunrise, follow Mount Fremont Trail to the fire tower, or wander up to the Burroughs Mountain Trail via the North Burroughs Mountain Trail.

Route Conditions

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