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Eagle Peak Saddle
Mount Rainier Area
updated 3 weeks ago
The trail to Eagle Peak Saddle is in good condition, with no snow reported as of October 19. The road to the trailhead at Longmire is suitable for all vehicles. The lower section of the trail offers shade through the forest with gradual switchbacks, transitioning to steeper, rockier terrain in open meadows with potential for fall color. Hikers should be aware of a fallen tree just past the second switchback, which requires a narrow pass. The maintained trail ends at the saddle, offering significant views of Mount Rainier and surrounding peaks.
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As of October 19, there is a fallen tree about 16 inches in diameter just past the second switchback that requires hikers to pass narrowly. Otherwise, the trail is reported in good condition with no snow or significant obstacles.
The road to the trailhead at Longmire is suitable for all vehicles, according to reports from October 19, October 18, and October 16.
Reports from late October indicate no bugs October 19 and October 18. However, earlier in the season, aggressive mosquitoes were noted as an annoyance on July 25, and bugs were also mentioned as not too bad on August 12.
As of October 16, parking was available near the Longmire museum, and the trailhead parking was full, with cars parked along the side of the road. On October 19, one hiker arrived at 9:30 am and was on the trail shortly after, implying parking was available.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Monday morning was bitingly crisp with scattered clouds in the sky that slowly gave way to sunshine. I arrived at Longmire at 9:30 am and was on the trail shortly after. At this time of year, it still...
Recent3 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Parking- Parked at the Longmire museum area and then crossed the Nisqually suspension bridge on foot to arrive at the trailhead. It is about 5 to 8 mins walk and WTA description is accurate in terms o...
Recent3 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
My first ever visit to Mount Rainier National Park and what a day to pick it: clear, warm, and blue skies all day.Parked near the Longmire museum, stamped my national park passport, and started around...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
I have been waiting awhile to do Eagle Peak trail! I wanted to go on a day that it would be quiet and of course clear to get great views. Monday the 21stwas the perfect day. I arrived at the Nisqually...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
What a beautiful day to to hike this trail, with full sun, mostly clear views, and very few people on the trail. We saw four people total. The views from the top are wonderful and it’s a unique viewpo...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
After seeing the cute marmot pictures from NatureFan's 8/12 trip report, I decided to take Miles the Marmot and another hiker friend on this hike. The morning started out overcast but cleared by noon....
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
SoaringEagle and I went back to Eagle Saddle to scramble Eagle Peak. We were here in April to climb a snowy Chutla Peak, but decided to forgo Eagle at that time. There is some fear about the Eagle scr...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
The trail to Eagle Peak is right across from the parking lot at Longmire Wilderness Information Center. You just go right and across a historical and beautiful wooden bridge over the Nisqually river, ...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Tacoma Mountaineers Hiking & Backpackingheaded to Eagle Peak today.There are days at Mount Rainier when the mountain puts on a spectacular show. And then there are days when Rainier apparently decides...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
This one has been on my list for awhile, and when the weather forecast for today promised mostly sunny skies my friend and I decided to tackle it. We remembered the huge line we encountered last time ...