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Rampart Ridge

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 3.8 (18)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
  5. Longmire
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“This steep trail passes through forests and offers ridgetop vistas. ”

Tom Robson
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5.2

Miles

8.4

KM

75%

Runnable

5,340' 1,628 m

High

2,761' 841 m

Low

2,783' 848 m

Up

204' 62 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

46%

Max Grade (25°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife

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.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Jan 12, 2026: Help WTA defend a game-changing win for state lands and trails

Jan 9, 2026: 60

Jan 8, 2026: Hiker Headlines: Trail and road closures, new Poo Poo Point bench, snowy mountains

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Tom Robson
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 18 votes

#3

in Longmire

#8619

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  3.8 from 18 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Longmire

#372

in Washington

#8,619

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Rampart Ridge Trail
Mar 26, 2018 near Eatonville, WA
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.
Jun 19, 2017 near Eatonville, WA
Just as you crest the ridge, a well-marked viewpoint provides beautiful views of the Nisqually River.
Jun 19, 2017 near Eatonville, WA
Mt. Rainier from prime viewpoint at highpoint of trail.
Jul 3, 2024 near Eatonville, WA
The switchbacks on the way up Rampart Ridge are a wonderfully consistent grade and surrounded by a gorgeous forest.
Jun 22, 2017 near Eatonville, WA
Mildred Point trail junction (Photo by Brewbooks)
Jul 23, 2015 near Eatonville, WA

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