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Franklin Ghost Town
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 month ago
The trail at Franklin Ghost Town appears to have minor obstacles that are posing few problems, as noted on August 19. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and parking was plentiful on a mid-week visit on August 19. Snow was not an issue, with the area being snow-free as of August 19. However, one report from July 24 indicates the parking lot was closed and parking was unavailable along the nearby road, preventing hiking.
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What hikers ask about Franklin Ghost Town
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As of August 19, the trail has minor obstacles that are posing few problems. The area was also snow-free on that date.
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Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
plenty of parking on a mid-week. people were mostly by the river. trail had a few obstacles but mostly okay.
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
My daughter and I were so excited to do this hike but we arrived just to find that the parking lot is closed and there are no parking signs all along the road nearby. We were unable to park and hike.
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Franklin at its peak had 1100 people, but the ghost town area had littke evidence of this. I suspect under all vines on the hillside, the town woukd be revealed.The government needs to invest into its...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
There are a lot of slight inclines, so beginners beware! Otherwise, it’s a beautiful area with many ways to access the water and lovely views.
Older7 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
A really nice hike with beautiful vistas and some interesting history mixed in. We headed up to the old rail car then took the left trail towards the mine shaft and old cemetery. Made it to the mine s...
Older7 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Pleasant. Could see all the foggy hills, and unique old structures. The path was a little steep at times but not difficult. The ground got muddy here and there, with downed logs or blackberry stems st...
Older17 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Spring has definitely sprung - the trail was hugging the spring plants on both sides in some spots. A little muddy at times, some logs to help you get through those spots. A couple of trees to step ov...
Older17 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Trail was mostly clear and well kept, however there was one small section about midway between the minecart and mineshaft where there is significant erosion getting close to the trail.
Older20 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
This is definitely not an easy trail especially if you are not experienced or at least someone who walks on a daily bases. Majority of this trail included inclined hills. When I mean majority I mean 9...
Older20 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Needs a map but good area