Name: Trail of the Shadows
Rating: 3.9

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A great, albeit crowded, running trail.

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Human and natural history come together in the forest and meadows of Longmire. You'll see a replica of an early homestead cabin and discover the plants and animals that call this area their home.

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Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Mar 8, 2026: Daylight saving time starts: 16 evening hikes for when sunset starts later

Mar 6, 2026: A quieter side of Mount Rainier

Mar 6, 2026: snoquera

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Tom Robson

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3.9 from 11 votes

#4

in Longmire

#11209

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3.9 from 11 votes

5 Star		27%
4 Star		45%
3 Star		18%
2 Star		9%
1 Star		0%

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#4

in Longmire

#517

in Washington

#11,209

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Aug 18, 2015 near Eatonville, WA

Aug 18, 2015 near Eatonville, WA

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Mar 5, 2015 near Eatonville, WA

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Trail of the Shadows

“Run at the intersection of dense forest and open meadow. ”

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1.1

98%

2,761' 842 m

2,720' 829 m

62' 19 m

54' 17 m

3%

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