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Pyramid Peak
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 month ago
The trail to Pyramid Peak, accessed from Longmire, presents a mixed but generally favorable condition as of late September 2026. Most recently, on September 26, the trail was reported in good condition with snow melted out after a recent storm. Prior reports indicate the main Wonderland Trail is well-maintained, though some bridges may have missing planks or be lopsided, posing a slight hazard when wet. The spur trails, particularly the "unmaintained" section towards Pyramid Peak past Mirror Lakes, can be steep, overgrown, and narrow, requiring careful navigation and potentially more slow-going than anticipated, especially on the descent. Minor obstacles like blowdowns and washouts have been noted but are generally manageable. The final scramble to the summit is described as steep and can involve Class 2 scrambling with loose rocks, requiring attention, August 30. The road access to the Longmire area is suitable for all vehicles.
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As of August 30, some bridges on the Wonderland Trail had missing planks or were lopsided, which could be dangerous if wet and slippery.
The final scramble to the summit is steep and described as Class 1 or very easy Class 2 by some, while others found it more challenging, nearing Class 2 with overgrown sections and loose rocks, requiring careful footing and potentially handholds.
The bootpath past Mirror Lakes is brushy in places, and the trail is noted as severely overgrown and narrow, causing hikers to get soaked from dew, July 26.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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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...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Just hiked to (almost) Pyramid Peak today! This trail was a bit of a mixed bag for me.- I arrived to the main Longmire parking area just before 7:30 AM and was surprised to see it nearly empty!- I wen...
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...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
I wanted to see Government Meadow, so I came in through Greenwater road to 47.091740,-121.406925 and walked the road to Camp Mike Urich. Absolutely beautiful spot. I then walked up the PCT to the Py...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
It was the perfect day to be the human sacrifice up Pyramid Peak today. In other words, I probably consumed/wore my body weight in spider webs and got so soaked from the severe overgrowth that it look...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Hiked Pyramid Peak via the Tahoma Creek Trail.I parked at the Westside Road closure (marked "Westside Road Trailhead" on Gaia) and hiked just over a mile up the road to the Tahoma Creek turnoff. The t...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
I drove FR 70 and 7080, parked on the side of the road and hiked from Pyramid Pass. This approach involves 7 miles of unpaved road, which is mostly in good shape. I even met a road grader working alon...
Older12 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
The bluebird day called for hiking in high places, and the Kautz Creek trail did not dissappoint! Incredible solitude allowed for full appreciation of the various mushrooms, birdcalls, and glimpses of...
Older13 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
You can get to Pyramid via Kautz Creek in less miles, but that approach is pretty boring, so I figured I'd give the longer, more scenic route a try. And the verdict: the trade-off is absolutely well w...
Older14 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Today was all about the journey, because with the horrific smoke and hazy views, I knew it wouldn't be about the destination! I had a gloriously quiet and lovely stroll up the WT to the patrol cabin, ...