Shriner Peak — Friday, Jun. 2, 2000

Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon

Trail starts on East Side highway (Cayuse Pass), elevation 2400’. Trail to the peak is 4.2 miles with a 3430’ elevation gain. Trail is in good shape, climbs steadily. At about 1 ½ miles, 3500’ it starts to break out of the trees. From here on it is mostly on an open south slope. At about 2 ½ miles, 4400’ it comes around to the south west with a nice view of Mt. Rainier. I ran into snow about at 4600’ and lost the trail. I went on up to a nice, partially snow free, nob at about 4800’, enjoyed the view and turned around at that point. Due to the open south slope this is a nice semi-early season hike.