Dege Peak Trail

The Sourdough Ridge / Dege Peak Trail traverses subalpine meadows just north of the Sunrise parking area. A gentle climb to the ridge top offers awesome breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, with Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, and Mount Adams in the distance. Stay on trail to protect fragile plants. Rocky Mountain goats can sometimes be seen along the trail. Trail overlaps with the Sunrise/Sourdough Nature Trail and follows the ridge eastward to Dege Peak. RT is about 3.8 miles, with another 0.4 miles for Dege Peak. Sourdough Ridge trail also travels west to Frozen Lake (Sourdough Ridge Frozen Lake to Dege Peak is 2.8 miles). Follow the nature trail to the right, then head east on the Sourdough Ridge Trail to the Dege Peak spur trail. At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Sunrise is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park. In summer, mountain meadows abound with wildflowers. On clear summer days, Sunrise provides breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, Emmons glacier, vibrant wildflower meadows. Sunrise Point offers nearly 360-degree views of the surrounding valleys, Mount Rainier, and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range such as Mount Adams. These views and an excellent trail system make Sunrise the second most visited location in the park. The Sunrise Road usually opens in late June or early July and closes in late September to early October. Check the road status before setting out.