Trail of the Shadows
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bwanderer
Everett, WA2,906 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This walk is across the main road at Longmire and goes in a loop. It's about 0.7 miles long and goes by homesteads, hot springs, and forest. It can be heavily trafficked, but on the Friday afternoon that we went, we were almost all alone! There is very little elevation gain and loss along the way. Be sure to check out the area around Longmire as well; we did, and we saw some deer. For those up for more hiking, there are other hikes nearby.
Written November 9, 2018
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LoneFlower1
Austin, TX475 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
This trail is across from the lodge, where we were staying. We were stuck on a rainy day, but decided to take the .7 mile walk on this trail. It is pretty forest with easy elevation for all family.
Written October 13, 2015
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SDR007
Detroit, MI479 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
This easy 0.7 mile, 30 minute roundtrip trail, is situated across the road from the Longmire Museum and National Park Inn. It emphases mineral springs, beaver pond, historic cabin, and huge fir and cedar trees. Longmire Museum stocks Junior Ranger Activity Books which can be enjoyable for kids.
Written September 24, 2018
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Tasha9914
110 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We did this trail as the starting point to Rampart Ridge Trail. It is located at Longmire and this is a very easy and flat trail. There is a resident deer and her two babies who hang out on the trail and got within 10 feet of us which was cool.
If you are not into going on a strenuous hike this is perfect and allows you to appreciate the beauty of the woods at Rainier. This is also nice if you have small children.
If you take this to Rampart Ridge just know the climb up was very steep and strenuous but worth the challenge!! Half way through the trail you will see the divide and Rampart Ridge goes up!!
If you are not into going on a strenuous hike this is perfect and allows you to appreciate the beauty of the woods at Rainier. This is also nice if you have small children.
If you take this to Rampart Ridge just know the climb up was very steep and strenuous but worth the challenge!! Half way through the trail you will see the divide and Rampart Ridge goes up!!
Written August 3, 2016
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA1,580 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This interesting trail through the woods is not long or difficult, but is quite pleasant under the shade of the trees. There are many signs along the trail about the area's nature as well as the settlers who established mineral springs tourism here using the natural springs. The stone springs themselves remain as well as a cabin built by the first 19th Century settlers.
Written June 28, 2023
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WBin
Singapore, Singapore460 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Most enjoyable walk after we left the Paradise Visitor Centre. The trails there were too slippery with the melting ice and we were not equipped for snow. The Rampart Ridge Trail was perfect for us as it took us about 2 hours climbing up. The view was worth it. On the way we met friendly fellow hikers. Lots of shade under the tall magnificent trees. We saw deers, squirrels and birds.
Written November 27, 2019
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Gregory S
Greenwood, IN318 contributions
Jul 2019
This is a short little trail that might be an okay walk to do if you are in the area and haven't yet driven up to Paradise. It would be good for families with little children.
Written August 8, 2019
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elixirpost
Cerritos, CA441 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Great for beginners, kids and family with no elevation gain, 0.7 Miles, 30 minutes round trip. Across the road from the Longmire museum and national Park inn, this easy loop trail circles mineral springs, a beaver pond, a historic cabin and massive Douglas-fir and western red cedar trees.
After the walk, visit Longmire Museum and/or have lunch at the National park Inn.
If you stay at the historic National Park Inn, you can take various other trails leading to waterfalls and lakes.
Reservation can be hard to get and book early!
After the walk, visit Longmire Museum and/or have lunch at the National park Inn.
If you stay at the historic National Park Inn, you can take various other trails leading to waterfalls and lakes.
Reservation can be hard to get and book early!
Written August 4, 2019
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Helia_linne
Bratislava, Slovakia472 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
We hiked on this neat easy and short hike. It was full of boards with interesting informations. The trail is circled around some sulfur springs. You can find some wild flowers along the trail as well.
Written December 30, 2018
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ncsu83
West Chester, OH75 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
A park ranger recommended we hike Rampart Ridge and return by the Wonderland Trail. The hike description calls it a moderate trail, but the elevation change makes it strenuous in my book. We only saw one other person on the trail. The wooded hike was beautiful. The two viewpoints on the trail were a little underwhelming compared to others in the park.
Written July 28, 2018
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