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Rampart Ridge Loop
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 week ago
The Rampart Ridge Loop is reported to be in good condition as of August 26, with no snow or bugs. The roads are suitable for all vehicles. While the trail itself is described as "meh" by some, offering primarily forested switchbacks with limited scenic views, the surrounding areas like Indian Henry's Hunting Ground and Van Trump Park provide meadows with fall colors and expansive mountain backdrops. Reports from June 29 and August 7 also indicate good trail conditions, though a report from June 29 mentioned a wet and misty experience.
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The Rampart Ridge Trail is generally described as being in good condition with minor obstacles that pose few problems as of September 16. As of August 26, the trail was reported to be in very good condition, with repairs noted on the Wonderland Trail portion. A report from June 29 mentioned the trail being very wet on the downside of the loop.
As of September 16, minor obstacles were present but posed few problems. No significant hazards like blowdown or major water crossings were mentioned in the recent reports. A report from June 29 noted a very wet section through 'Mosquito Lane', but this also seemed to keep bugs away.
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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...
Older1 month 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...
Older1 month 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,...
Older2 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 ...
Older3 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...
Older3 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...
Older4 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...
Older4 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
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Steeper than expected but really fun with some great views
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
We hiked part of the loop, starting on the Trail of Shadows and up to the overlook before turning around and hiking this as an out and back. We arrived around 9 am on Saturday and the lot was busy as ...