From
Hiking Mt Rainier National Park by Heidi Schneider and Mary Skjelset:
"The now-anglicized Eagle Peak was once referred to by the Native American term
sim-layshe, which literally means eagle.
George Longmire changed
sim-layshe to Eagle Peak.
Of of the most interesting attributes of this hike is the variety in the surroundings.
You begin in a dense virgin forest and end in subalpine rocky terrain.
The trail itself, however, changes little, holding to a steady climb.
... For the sake of aesthetics, hope for a clear day.
The Eagle Peak saddle provides a fantastic view of the Nisqually Valley, The Nisqually Glacier, the Tatoosh Range, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Rainier.
...Option: If you feel the need to conquer the peak, the climb to the summit is a scramble up a rocky face.
You should have some climbing experience before attempting the summit.
This options adds about 0.5 mile to your hike, raising the total round-trip hike to nearly 8 miles."
From Hiking Mt Rainier National Park by Heidi Schneider and Mary Skjelset:
"The now-anglicized Eagle Peak was once referred to by the Native American term sim-layshe, which literally means eagle.
George Longmire changed sim-layshe to Eagle Peak.
Of of the most interesting attributes of this hike is the variety in the surroundings.
You begin in a dense virgin forest and end in subalpine rocky terrain.
The trail itself, however, changes little, holding to a steady climb.
... For the sake of aesthetics, hope for a clear day.
The Eagle Peak saddle provides a fantastic view of the Nisqually Valley, The Nisqually Glacier, the Tatoosh Range, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Rainier.
...Option: If you feel the need to conquer the peak, the climb to the summit is a scramble up a rocky face.
You should have some climbing experience before attempting the summit.
This options adds about 0.5 mile to your hike, raising the total round-trip hike to nearly 8 miles."
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