Trip
Backcountry Trail Run - Van Trump Park & Rampart Ridge Loop
One of the most gorgeous trail runs in Mt. Rainier National Park. Long steady climb for great views.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 6, 2021
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults, Youth
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft
- Pace: 3-6 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Longmire in the parking lot near the inn and general store at 7:30am, ready to go by 7:45am. There is a bathroom available here.
Please review the Mountaineers code of conduct for COVID-19 safety precautions and expectations for our group. This trip may be adjusted or canceled depending on public health guidelines and current county status.
Our route is a lollipop from Longmire: we begin by taking the Wonderland Trail, then head to Mildred Point. On the return trip we'll descend the Rampart Ridge trail to return to Longmire a slightly different, less steep way.
Weather forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=46.794997614305515&lon=-121.78424075270323&site=all&smap=1#.Xz2n0zVlB9A
Map\Gaia route: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/tCv0wT5HOjaRu4lZbgbR6WWo
Van Trump Park
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Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
USGS Mt Rainier West
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Sturdy running shoes
- pack to carry your gear, water, snacks
- Please check the Mountaineers COVID-19 guidelines: you may need to bring a face covering like a buff and hand sanitizer