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Trail of the Shadows

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 3.9 (11)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
  5. Longmire
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“Hike at the intersection of dense forest and open meadow. ”

Tom Robson
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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Loop

2,761' 842 m

High

2,720' 829 m

Low

62' 19 m

Up

54' 17 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly A nice, short hike where the whole family can enjoy the nature and history that Mount Rainier National Park has to offer.

Description

Human and natural history come together in the forest and meadows of Longmire. You'll see a replica of an early homestead cabin and discover the plants and animals that call this area their home.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

Shared By:

Tom Robson
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 11 votes

#4

in Longmire

#11200

Overall
  3.9 from 11 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Longmire

#518

in Washington

#11,200

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Trail of the Shadows forest
Mar 5, 2015 near Eatonville, WA
Douglas Fir: 1293-1963
Aug 18, 2015 near Eatonville, WA
Trail of the Shadows in winter.
Mar 5, 2015 near Eatonville, WA
Please don't touch
Aug 18, 2015 near Eatonville, WA
Longmire Visitor Center
Mar 4, 2015 near Eatonville, WA

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Jul 28, 2025
Anonymous
Glad we went counter clockwise. Going that way kept most of the steeper sections on the climb instead of the descent.
Jun 1, 2025
Shana Allison
May 23, 2024
Bradley Randall
Oct 31, 2023
Genoveva Francis
Jun 12, 2023
Rene McGowan
Nice trail with a bit of uphill.
Aug 17, 2022
Stephanie Clarkson
Jul 24, 2022
D Bradshaw Akin
Jun 24, 2022
Mike Welch
Beautiful scenery. Mostly tree covered. 0.7mi — 0h 24m

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