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Hike Rampart Ridge Trail, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Rampart Ridge Trail (4.6 mi/7.4 km) is a steep loop trail offers excellent views of Mount Rainier and Nisqually Valley. The trail passes through forests and offers top vistas. Also known as "The Ramparts," this ridge is the remnant of an ancient lava flow which originated at the summit of Mount Rainier.
To connect with the trailhead to Rampart Ridge, begin at the west end of the Trail of the Shadows Trail located across the road from the National Park Inn.
The loop can be hiked in either direction, but going clockwise keeps Mount Rainier in front more of the time and is thus recommended.
The hike begins steeply as the trail leads through dense forest to the top of the ridge. Once on the ridgetop, it is 1.3 miles of relatively level hiking before starting the descent along the Wonderland Trail back to Longmire.
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