Rampart Ridge Loop
Mount Rainier Area
As of late June 2026, the Rampart Ridge Loop is largely snow-free and well-maintained. Recent reports from June 24th and 29th indicate the trail is muddy in spots, especially after rain, with one report noting "Mosquito Lane" was very wet. Views from the loop are typically limited to a few viewpoints as the trail is heavily wooded, with the forest described as lovely and a vibrant green. Parking at Longmire has been generally available, though weekend mornings may be busier. Chains were required past Longmire on May 16th due to snow, but this is no longer the case.
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Our first summer hike out of Longmire and it was more like a winter hike :-) Very misty, foggy, and wet. No views. But the forest was absolutely lovely, the wetness making everything a gorgeous shade ...
The park entrance line wasn't too bad - it was a weekday morning, got to the line around 10/10:30. We were within the 30 minute wait mark. The parking lot at Longmire had plenty of spaces. For a hot d...
We started down at longmire and began up around 1pm. The first 1/3 of the trail is the steepest and full of switchbacks. The ground was solid and most of the trail was wide enough for people to pass c...
Starts off steep with the switchbacks. Trail is well maintained with no obstacles. Once at the top, you get great views of the mountains. Big trees around the trail, very beautiful, very nice. No snow...
starts steep but the trees are beautiful and the views are amazing, no snow and not crowded
Steeper than expected but really fun with some great views
We hiked part of the loop, starting on the Trail of Shadows and up to the overlook before turning around and hiking this as an out and back. We arrived around 9 am on Saturday and the lot was busy as ...
Did the Rampart Ridge Loop (part of which is the Wonderland Trail). Arrived at Longmire around noon on a Thursday with no issues parking. The trail is completely snow free, somewhat muddy in a few are...
Headed out early in the morning on a beautiful sunny day. I did the loop counter-clockwise. Encountered icy snow patches periodically once I had gone up higher (lower portion of trail was snow free)...
A beautiful day to get views of her majesty! There are a couple downed trees on the trail. Not hard to cross over or under. The last half of the trail has a ton of ice. Micro spikes were a life saver ...
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