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Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 month ago
Trail conditions to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground from Longmire are generally good as of September 26. The trail has been snow-free since at least July 7, and reports from September 26 and September 16 indicate no significant obstacles. The meadows leading to Indian Henry's Patrol Cabin are noted for their red and golden colors as of September 16. While most bridges appear to be in good condition, August 30 mentioned some bridges missing planks or being lopsided, which could be hazardous if wet. A bridge out at Pyramid Creek was reported as installed by July 7, resolving a previous concern noted in earlier reports. The road to Longmire is suitable for all vehicles.
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As of August 30, some bridges on the Wonderland Trail were reported as missing planks or being lopsided, which could be dangerous if wet. However, a bridge out at Pyramid Creek, a previous concern noted around July 7, has been installed. Reports from September 26 and September 16 do not mention any specific bridge issues.
The trail has been snow-free since at least July 7. A recent report from September 26 notes that any snow from a Friday storm had melted out by Sunday.
As of September 26 and September 16, the trail is in good condition with minor obstacles posing few problems. One report from September 6 mentioned a scary bridge between Pyramid Creek and Devil's Dream that the hiker chose to avoid, but found an easier crossing.
Multiple reports from September 26, September 16, September 6, and August 30 all state that the road is suitable for all vehicles.
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Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Beautiful outing after the late September snow storm on Friday. Trail from Longmire was in good condition and the snow was all melted out by the time I hiked back out Sunday. Some (I think) bear print...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
On a stunningly beautiful mid-September Wednesday, I started at Longmire and hiked the Rampart Ridge Trail to its intersection with the Wonderland Trail, then followed the Wonderland Trail to the back...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
If you lost a black pouch with your eyeglasses and other items it has been turned into the Longmire WIC sorry I did not get a photo!This was a great return to hiking after spraining my ankle. An overc...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
On Sunday August 30th, a friend and I hiked from Longmire along the Wonderland Trail to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground, Mirror Lakes, and the summit of Pyramid Peak. The Wonderland Trail is in great co...
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
Tacoma Mountaineers Hiking and Backpacking group enjoyed a 3-day trip on the Wonderland Trail.DAY 1 – WESTSIDE ROAD TO SOUTH PUYALLUP CAMP5.34 miles | Elevation: +1,558' / -446'The adventure officiall...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Just wanted to post this update. I've tried to hike to Henry's via Longmire 2 times in the past 5 weeks and stopped at Pyramid Creek, because the bridge was out and I was hiking solo and did not want...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Our hike to Indian Henry's was overall a good workout and lovely! HOWEVER, the bridges over Kautz Creek (easy enough) and Pyramid Creek are still out. We hiked this last fall and while there was a sca...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Here's my Mt Rainier trip report and batch download of edited pics from Saturday's trail run/hike (May 23). 16-mile route w/3800' elevation gain start/finish at Longmire. Screenshots of my tracking Ap...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Along the Wonderland trail the new log bridge across Kautz Creek has been washed down stream. There is another much smaller log I used at the downstream end of the "island" in the channel bed. Anothe...
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
**UPDATE** Nisqually Entrance is open again for the moment. With the incoming additional rain, please be sure to check the Park websites for latest status.****Heads up, the Park has closed the Nisqua...