Near Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire Trail
Mount Rainier from Longmire.
Near Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire Trail
Trail of the Shadows in winter.
Near Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire Trail
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Near Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire Trail
The Wonderland Trail near Pearl Creek.
Near Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire Trail
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Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire Trail

4.8 (4 Ratings)
A nice journey through dense forest to areas teeming with wildlife and wildflowers along Wonderland.
12.9
mi
Distance
3,441
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
12.89mi
Distance
3,441ft
Elevation Gain
3,441ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
5,367ft
High Point
2,749ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trailhead is located across the street from the museum and main parking area, on the same side of the road as the Administration Building.The trail begins at Longmire and joins the Wonderland Trail approximately 0.1 mile above Longmire. In another 0.1 mile the trail crosses the Longmire/Paradise road and enters old growth forest and climbs somewhat steeply for 1.7 miles to the junction with the Rampart Ridge Trail. From there the trail descends to Kautz Creek, with a log bridge crossing. Note: Washouts of this log bridge are not uncommon, so it is recommended to inquire about the status of this crossing at a Wilderness Center or Ranger Station before leaving. After about 1.3 miles, the trail reaches Pyramid Creek Camp. From there it ascends via a series of switchbacks, crosses Fisher's Hornpipe Creek, and traverses along a ridge to Devil's Dream Camp (5 miles from Longmire). The trail then rises gradually for another mile before reaching the ranger patrol cabin in the meadows of Indian Henry's.

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Contributors
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