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Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 week ago
Indian Henry's Hunting Ground is accessible from Longmire and is reported to be snow-free as of September 16. The Wonderland Trail portion leading to the hunting ground is in good condition with minor obstacles, though some bridges may be missing planks or lopsided as of August 30, and a previous report noted a missing bridge at Pyramid Creek in early July that has since been installed. The meadows near the patrol cabin are displaying beautiful red and golden colors as of September 16. The road to Longmire is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs have not been a significant issue in recent reports.
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What hikers ask about Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire
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Some bridges on the Wonderland Trail may be missing planks or are lopsided, which could be dangerous when wet as of August 30. A bridge at Pyramid Creek was reported out in early July but has since been installed according to a ranger. No more recent reports have specifically mentioned bridge conditions beyond these accounts.
Minor obstacles are posing few problems on the trail, with the footing generally described as 'earthy' as of September 16. The trail is reported to be in good condition overall in recent reports.
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One hiker did not see any bears on September 6, and another specifically hoped for bear sightings but did not report any on August 30. No other wildlife sightings have been noted in the recent reports.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week 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...
Recent2 weeks 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...
Recent3 weeks 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...
Older2 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...
Older3 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...
Older4 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...
Older7 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...
Older10 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Pyramid Creek has changed course and the bridge now goes over a dry creek bed. The water is swift and deep at this time. I tried forging it but two steps in it was up to my knees and I wasn't even at ...