Mount Fremont Fire Lookout

This photo was taken from the Mount Fremont Fire Lookout in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. In total the hike is about 5.6 miles round-trip with 1,200 feet of gain. To reach this spot, begin your hike at the Sunrise Rim Trail Trailhead (46.914163, -121.641778) in Mount Rainier National Park. The road (Sunrise Park Road) does close in the winter, so alway check conditions when going during shoulder seasons. Once parked at the visitor center, head out on the Sourdough Ridge Trail (46.915795, -121.643695) to the north of the visitor center. Keep left (west) at the forks you pass until you reach a five-way split on the trail. At this point, take the first right onto the Mount Fremont Trail, and continue on this trail all the way to the lookout to get to this viewpoint. As you hike, reference the GPS coordinates to keep you on track.