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Rampart Ridge

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.8 (15)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
  5. Longmire
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“This steep trail passes through forests and offers ridgetop vistas. ”

Tom Robson
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5.2

Miles

8.4

KM

Point to Point

5,340' 1,628 m

High

2,761' 841 m

Low

2,783' 848 m

Up

204' 62 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

46%

Max Grade (25°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife

Family Friendly A longer and steeper hike that will reward your family with beautiful ridgetop views.

Description

Follow the Trail of the Shadows, located across the road from the National Park Inn at Longmire, to the trail junction. From Longmire, Rampart immediately ascends quite steeply to the ridge along some rooted switchbacks.

Generally looped in combination with Wonderland Trail, Rampart Ridge does continue northwest all the way to Comet Falls Trail, gradually ascending as it goes.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Tom Robson
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 15 votes

#3

in Longmire

#9755

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#3

in Longmire

#449

in Washington

#9,755

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Rampart Ridge Trail
Mar 26, 2018 near Eatonville, WA
The forest briefly opens up as you start descending the far side of Rampart Ridge, giving you a great view of Mt. Rainier when it's clear out.
Jun 19, 2017 near Eatonville, WA
Just as you crest the ridge, a well-marked viewpoint provides beautiful views of the Nisqually River.
Jun 19, 2017 near Eatonville, WA
The switchbacks on the way up Rampart Ridge are a wonderfully consistent grade and surrounded by a gorgeous forest.
Jun 22, 2017 near Eatonville, WA
Mildred Point trail junction (Photo by Brewbooks)
Jul 23, 2015 near Eatonville, WA

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Jun 25, 2022
Ellie Sveum
Did a loop that started on Rampart Ridge and ended on Wonderland Trail back at Longmire. 5.2mi
May 17, 2022
Samantha Shieh
Started clockwise loop planning to take Wonderland down but ended up turning back on the ridge due to snow and postholes! Spikes advised for top!
Jun 10, 2021
Jared Stewart
Made a loop by connecting with the wonderland trail. Hiked it clockwise. Very steep with lots of switchback. 5mi — 2h 18m
Jan 18, 2021
Brittany Westerman
Stopped at a snow 4mi — 3h 40m
Nov 16, 2020
Martina Valenzuela
Sep 15, 2020
Mikael Achamyeleh
Aug 16, 2020
Forrest Key
5h 00m
Jul 6, 2020
Katie Jajtner
up Rampart ridge to Wonderland trail return to Longmire 5mi

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