Trip
Day Hike - Rampart Ridge Loop
Join the Tacoma Singles Activities Committee. This loop begins with the Wonderland Trail out of Longmire, then coming back on the Rampart Ridge Trail which eventually breaks out of the forest revealing a breathtaking view of Mount Rainier. On the return we’ll take the Trail of the Shadows interpretive trail that makes a .7 mile loop around a wetland, hot springs and replica of James Longmire’s cabin, for a 5.2 mile hike in total.
Contacts
- Sun, Jul 8, 2018
- Tacoma Singles Activities Subcommittee
- Day Hiking
- Singles, Adults, Retired Rovers
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
- High Point Elevation: 4,080 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph (easy - moderate)
- 3 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
For carpooling: Meet at 9am at the Auburn Park & Ride, 101 15th NE St, Auburn, WA 98002. Everyone is encouraged to organize carpooling as we get closer to the hike date, and because this time of year the parking at Longmire may fill fast.
For meeting at the trailhead (a National Park Service Pass is required for each vehicle entering Mt. Rainier National Park): Meet at 10:30 am at Longmire, WA by the Wilderness Information Center.
Trailhead facilities: bathrooms, water, visitor center, park concession.
This hike was open (clear of snow) at the time of posting, many trails higher up at Paradise are not yet clear. Be sure to be prepared for cold and/or wet weather with rain gear, extra clothes, stocking hats/beanies, extra gloves, etc.
As always: The trip could be cancelled or moved if weather or trail conditions are unsafe on the trip date, including snow/ice covering the trails or forecasts indicating a high chance of snow.
Rampart Ridge Loop
-
Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter