Sunrise Lake Hike

No Bathroom or Picnic Table at the trail head but sunrise is about a 10 minute drive.
Time on the trail 1 1/2 hours
Length of trail 1 1/2 Miles
Elevation Gain 425
Animals Seen on the trail Pikas and Squirrels

Don't forget to bring 10 Essentials for Hiking and entrance fee for Mount Rainier for your trip.

This hike has amazing views starting off at the parking lot we could Mount Adams, Mount Rainier and then look over the edge and see Sunrise Lake. That was plus when hiking with a little guy that sometimes impatient as we are hiking. It is pretty much easy work getting to the lake because it's all downhill. While at Sunrise Lake you can't see Mount Rainier but you do get some wonder views of the Sourdough Ridge and the lake is beautiful too. If you wanted to spend more time down in this area I would suggest checking out Clover Lake which is a mile further down the trail.  We decided to only go to Sunrise Lake and go get Ice Cream at Sunrise visitor center.  

Sunrise Area Trails

What a difference 3 weeks can make

From Sunrise point you can see Mount Rainier and Mount Adams

I think we can walk to the summit on that trail

All the beautiful wildflowers summer has to offer in mountains

He was a Hiking Pirate this day 

Do you see Sunrise Lake

I love this lake

He's going for it

Beautiful clear water at Sunrise Lake

Magenta Paintbrush and Sunrise Lake

This flower always reminds me of my Grandma Opal

On our way to Sunrise

Red Paintbrush

While hiking with my son I've learned some helpful trick to keep him happy.

Driving Directions
From Enumclaw, drive east 43 miles on State Route 410 to the Mount Rainier National Park White River Entrance. Veer right onto the Sunrise Road and follow it 17 miles west to the large parking lot and visitor center at the road's end. Note: Sunrise Road usually doesn't open until early July.