Southwest Area Trails

A view of Mount Rainier, the foreground filled with blooming subalpine wildflowers of every color. — Mount Rainier as seen from the subalpine meadows of Upper Van Trump Park. Photo taken 2009.
NPS/Sarah Pigeon

Southwest Area Trails

***All mileages are roundtrip.***

Bench & Snow Lake Trail (2.5 miles)
Comet Falls & Van Trump Park Trail (3.8-5.8 miles)
Eagle Peak Trail (7.2 miles)
Emerald Ridge Trail (17.2 miles)
Lake George & Gobblers Knob Trail (12.8 miles)
Indian Henry's Hunting Ground (11.5-13 miles)
Klapatche Park Trail (21 miles)
Pinnacle Peak Trail (2.5 miles)
Rampart Ridge Trail (4.6 miles)
Skyline Trail (5 miles)

Other Trails

Longmire & Paradise Area Trails

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Mount Rainier National Park
Hike Rampart Ridge
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Hiking
- Duration: 2-3 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Rampart Ridge Trail
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
This loop trail explores the forest around Longmire, with glimpses of Mount Rainier and the Nisqually River Valley.
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Hike Nisqually Vista Trail
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Hiking
- Duration: 45-60 Minutes
- Reservations: No
- Age: 0 and Older
- Pets: No
- Location: Nisqually Vista Trail
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
The easy Nisqually Vista trail offers stunning year-round views of Mount Rainier, the Nisqually Glacier, and the Tatoosh mountain range as well as seasonal delights, such as summer wildflowers and fall foliage.
Mount Rainier National Park
Hike to Bench and Snow Lakes
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Hiking
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: 1.5 miles east of Reflection Lakes
- Season: Summer, Fall
Enjoy a short hike to picturesque Bench and Snow Lakes with views of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh Range.
Mount Rainier National Park
Hike to Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Hiking
- Duration: 6-7 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Westside Road
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Hike to the historic Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout perched on a rocky outcrop above Lake George.
Mount Rainier National Park
Hike and Bike Westside Road in Mount Rainier
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Biking
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Westside Road at Dry Creek
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day
Hike or bike Westside Road through a dynamic landscape that is evidence of outburst floods that closed this portion of road to public vehicle traffic. Hike the trails that lead off this road lead to meadows, views of glaciers, and historic patrol cabins.
Mount Rainier National Park
Visit the 10th Mountain Division Memorial
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Museum Exhibits
- Duration: 30-60 Minutes
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Paradise
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Take a short walk up the Skyline Trail to visit the 10th Mountain Division Memorial which honors the U.S. Army Troops who trained at Paradise during World War II.
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Wonderland Trail: Longmire Trailhead
- Type: Place
This trailhead is the most popular starting point of the 93-mile Wonderland Trail. Meander through old growth forest to explore the Nisqually River corridor or travel to higher elevations for meadows and mountain views.
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Trail of the Shadows & Rampart Ridge Loop Trailhead
- Type: Place
Human and natural history come together in the forest and meadows of Longmire along the easy Trail of the Shadows. For a longer hike, climb up Rampart Ridge for views overlooking Longmire, the Nisqually River Valley, and Mount Rainier.
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Eagle Peak Trailhead
- Type: Place
Climb through forest to a saddle in the Tatoosh Range with panoramic views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding landscape. Trailhead begins in Longmire.
Mount Rainier National Park
Nisqually Vista Trailhead
- Type: Place
Nisqually Vista Trail is an easy, paved, loop trail through the Paradise Meadows with views of Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier.