Two hikers ascend a snowy ridge on Tamanos Mountain above Owyhigh Lakes
Erika and Derek climbing South Ridge of Tamanos Mountain

Tamanos Mtn via Owyhigh Lakes—Southeast Slope—South Ridge (Mount Rainier Massif, WA)

Trip Date: June 24, 2017

Tamanos Mountain Day Climb

Owyhigh Lakes
Owyhigh Pass
Tamanos Mountain (6790′)

Trip Report Summary

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Mt. Rainier Massif

Area: Mt. Rainier National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Owyhigh Lakes Trailhead on Sunrise Road (Elev. 3750 feet)

Way Points: Shaw Creek Valley & Owyhigh Lakes & Owyhigh Pass (trail hike & snow hike)

Summit: Tamanos Mountain (snow climb & rock scramble via Southeast Slope—South Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 9 miles traveled; 3200 feet gained & lost; 4.3 hours up; 2.8 hours down.

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