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South Puyallup

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  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
  5. West Side
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1.2 Miles 1.9 Kilometers


79%

Runnable

573' 175 m

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0' 0 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

4,082' 1,244 m

High

3,509' 1,070 m

Low

Shared By Tom Robson

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“A mellow river walk turned steep ridge ascent, eventually gaining the famed Emerald Ridge.”

— Tom Robson
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Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Runner Notes

The beginning and ending portions of this trail are great for running. The mid-section ascends incredibly steeply up the southern walls of the Puyallup River.

Description

From Westside Road and Round Pass, South Puyallup trail climbs gradually through old growth forest to the South Puyallup Camp. From the camp, the trail becomes very rocky and climbs more steeply.

Once atop Emerald Ridge, please stay on the constructed trails and rock outcroppings. The delicate subalpine vegetation is damaged by off-trail running and other uses.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Dec 6, 2018: Celebrate a New Year with Free Hikes at Washington State Parks

Dec 6, 2018: Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area

Dec 6, 2018: The Big-Picture Approach to Saving Our Trails

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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