Skyline Trail Loop
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Fall colors are fading, but still beautiful
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Rampart Ridge Loop
Mount Rainier Area
updated 3 weeks ago
The Rampart Ridge Loop trail is currently in good condition, with no reported snow or significant obstacles as of October 16 and October 11. Hikers have noted the trail is "very nice" with few rocks and offers pleasant walks through old-growth forest areas, with one excellent, unobstructed mountain view. Fall colors are beginning to appear on the ridge as of August 26. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs have not been an issue recently.
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As of October 16, the trail is snow-free. Earlier in October, on October 11, there were intermittent snow patches that were not difficult to cross.
Recent reports from October 16 and October 11 indicate the trail is in good condition with no major obstacles. One report from September 16 mentioned minor obstacles that posed few problems.
The Comet Falls trailhead, which can be used to access portions of the loop, was half-full shortly before 8 AM on October 11. No other specific parking information is available in the recent reports.
Fall colors were beginning to transform on the ridge as of August 26. A report from September 16 also noted red and golden colors in the meadows leading to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
nice hike through very nice natural trails. I hike CW. starting at trail of shadows across from Longmire. very few rocks. two outlook. I LOVED the old growth area. I'll go back just for that experien...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Today seemed like a good day for the one-way hike from Longmire to Comet Falls along Rampart Ridge (with shuttling assistance from my e-bike). After checking out the Comet Falls trailhead (half-full s...
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
Hiked this trail counter-clockwise, starting at the Wonderland Trailhead on Paradise Road, and hiking up to the Comet Falls junction, then up to the Pyramid Creek Junction, then up to Rampart Ridge, t...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
TACOMA HIKING & BACKPACKINGThis was one of those Mount Rainier hikes where the scenery gets better—and the history gets richer—the farther you go. Our route covered about10 miles, with approximately3,...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Our first summer hike out of Longmire and it was more like a winter hike :-) Very misty, foggy, and wet. No views. But the forest was absolutely lovely, the wetness making everything a gorgeous shade ...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
The park entrance line wasn't too bad - it was a weekday morning, got to the line around 10/10:30. We were within the 30 minute wait mark. The parking lot at Longmire had plenty of spaces. For a hot d...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
We started down at longmire and began up around 1pm. The first 1/3 of the trail is the steepest and full of switchbacks. The ground was solid and most of the trail was wide enough for people to pass c...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Starts off steep with the switchbacks. Trail is well maintained with no obstacles. Once at the top, you get great views of the mountains. Big trees around the trail, very beautiful, very nice. No snow...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
starts steep but the trees are beautiful and the views are amazing, no snow and not crowded