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Trail of the Shadows
Mount Rainier Area
updated 3 weeks ago
The Trail of the Shadows is reported to be in good condition with no snow as of August 30 and August 13. The paved road and parking lot are suitable for all vehicles. Hikers can expect a smooth, double-wide trail with some gentle ups and downs, though it may be difficult for strollers and wheelchairs due to roots and slight elevation changes. The interpretive loop offers shaded sections with lush ferns and trees, lined with informative signs. While Longmire was busy in the afternoon, parking was available, and trail encounters were minimal. The mineral springs were noted as dried up or stagnant in mid-August.
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The mineral springs were reported as pretty dried up and/or stagnant in mid-August. No recent reports have updated this condition.
The trail has some roots and a very slight elevation, which might make it difficult for strollers and wheelchairs. Otherwise, it is described as smooth and double-wide as of August 30.
The road and parking lot are paved and suitable for all vehicles as of August 30. Even though Longmire was busy in the afternoon, there was plenty of parking available.
On August 30, only 4 or 5 groups were encountered on the trail. Longmire itself was busy in the late afternoon, but parking was not an issue.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Followed the interpretive loop counterclockwise, starting at the coffee shop, and ending at the gift shop.Road Conditions.Paved road and parking lot.Trail Conditions.Smooth, double-wide trail with som...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Mostly shaded, beautiful, and easy trail. Does have roots a very, slight elevation. Would be difficult for strollers and wheelchairs. The mineral springs were pretty dried up and/or stagnant. Full of ...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Did this in a walking boot without much trouble, but wouldn’t want to attempt it in one when the ground was any wetter. Not a breathtaking hike but the different springs were cool to see.
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
The trail is a loop with seating throughout to enjoy the views, birds, and other wildlife. There are some exposed roots, loose gravel, and wood walkways that were slippery when wet. The hike has a f...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Park Ranger at the entrance basically apologized for the road still being closed at Longmire today (they plan to have it open tomorrow), but Longmire was my destination. I always seem to just drive ri...
Older9 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
This was our last hike of the year so I wanted to make it something extra special for the kids. I wanted to take them on a snow hike so we decided to head to Longmire at Mt. Rainier. Since I knew they...
Older9 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Snow covered at Longmire. Snow - rain mix all day but still nice to be out! Trees down but most easy enough but a few required crawling . Nisqually River is incredibly full and not sure if the log bri...
Older19 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Our goal was to hike to Comet Falls, about four miles up the road.We arrived at Longmire early, but the gate to Paradise (at Longmire) didn’t open until 10 a.m. While waiting, we decided to snowshoe t...
Older20 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
We stopped by Trail of Shadows on our way back from camping near Paradise and decided to check out this adorable little trail! I was surprised at the amount of history associated with the mineral spr...
Older20 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
The road to Longmire was bare and wet. We arrived at Longmire a little after 9am. There was ample parking when we arrived, as well as when we returned in the afternoon.We took the Trail of the Shadows...