Near Rampart Ridge
Tatoosh Range from near Mildred Point (photo by Brewbooks)
Near Rampart Ridge
Mildred Point trail junction (Photo by Brewbooks)
Near Rampart Ridge
Rampart Ridge Trail
Near Rampart Ridge
Trail of the Shadows forest
Near Rampart Ridge
The forest briefly opens up as you start descending the far side of Rampart Ridge, giving you a great view of Mt. Rainier when it's clear out.

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Rampart Ridge

3.8 (18 Ratings)
This steep trail passes through forests and offers ridgetop vistas.
5.9
mi
Distance
3,135
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.86mi
Distance
3,135ft
Elevation Gain
475ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,395ft
High Point
2,732ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Follow the Trail of the Shadows, located across the road from the National Park Inn at Longmire, to the trail junction. From Longmire, Rampart immediately ascends quite steeply to the ridge along some rooted switchbacks. Generally looped in combination with Wonderland Trail, Rampart Ridge does continue northwest all the way to Comet Falls Trail, gradually ascending as it goes.

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Contributors
Tom Robson