Mountaineering · YDS Class 3

East Shoulder (Fryingpan / Whitman Glacier)

Distance RT
15.2 mi
Gain
7,238 ft
High Point
11,138 ft
Trailhead
Fryingpan Creek Trailhead
3,901 ft elevation
Permit Required

Mount Rainier National Park Climbing Permit required for any party traveling on a glacier or above 10,000 ft; Annual Climbing Fee applies per person; register in person at a ranger station.

Route Description

The standard route on Little Tahoma, a prominent, loose-rock sub-peak of Mount Rainier and the third-highest point in Washington. Ascends from the east via Summerland and Meany Crest, crossing the Fryingpan and Whitman Glaciers before a short rock scramble to the summit.

Approach

From the Fryingpan Creek Trailhead (~3,900 ft), follow the Wonderland Trail roughly 4 mi to Summerland (5,800 ft), then leave the trail to scramble up to a camp on Meany Crest (7,573 ft).

Descent

Descend the climbing route. The final rock scramble section is loose and exposed and requires particular care on the way down.

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