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Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek
Mount Rainier Area
updated 2 months ago
The trail to Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek is currently experiencing hazardous conditions due to significant blowouts and sloughing on the hillside between approximately 4.5 and 4.7 miles. These sections are described as having loose soil and rock, making them challenging to navigate without hiking poles. All fallen trees have been cleared, and the trail is snow-free as of July 12. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and no bugs were reported on July 12. The report from July 12 does not recommend this hike for small children due to the hazardous trail sections.
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What hikers ask about Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek
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As of July 12, there are significant blowouts and sloughing on the hillside between approximately 4.5 and 4.7 miles. These sections are hazardous with loose soil and rock, and hiking poles are recommended for navigation.
Yes, the road to the trailhead was reported as suitable for all vehicles on July 12.
All fallen trees had been cleared from the trail as of July 12.
The trail was reported to be snow-free on July 12.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
My top tip: use hiking poles to navigate the blown out sections of the trail.We parked at the Skookum Flats lot, crossed 410, and walked along the road to the trailhead. The first part of the trail wa...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Counterclockwise loop going up the Ranger Creek Trail to Palisades and back by the White River Trail.I parked at the Skookum Flats lot on FR 7160, crossed the bridge and took a connector trail on the ...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
I parked my Ranger on the east side of 410, near a clear bootpath that takes you right up to a sign on the White River trail.Following this towards the junction with Ranger Creek trail, you almost imm...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Day hiked from the trailhead at Ranger Creek to a saddle at the intersection with Palisades trail. Total out and back was a bit over 10 miles, with an elevation gain of 2,794’. There are numerous bl...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
I attempted to hike to Little Ranger Peak today. I didn't get there due to snow and blow downs.I got to the trailhead about 8:30 and was the only car there. It was 31 degrees, but there was a strong i...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
I arrived around 10 and was the only car there. I parked on the side of 410 and took the short section of White River trail to access Ranger Creek trail. The worst blow down of the hike was on the Whi...
Older10 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Mt Rainier Area-Highway-410 Hustle. Loop from Camp Sheppard-Trails were White River>Ranger Creek>Palisades>Snoqera Falls. Total Miles=16.5mi/Elevgain=3600’. 28Nov25.The night prior I did considerable ...
Older17 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
We started at the Palisades trailhead and ended at the Little Ranger Peak trailhead, both off of Hwy 410, one way with cars at both ends. The Palisades trail all the way to Little Ranger Peak (6 mi) i...
Older19 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Midday start under blue skies from the spot on the side of 410. There were 2 other cars and we saw both of those groups within the first 1.5 miles, then had the trail to ourselves. Trail up to the vie...
Older21 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
I completed a loop start/finish at Camp Sheppard. Took the Palisades Trail up to the lookouts. Was pleasantly surprised at only encountering a dusting of snow up to the 3rd viewpoint (looking down on ...