Combo key swap/bike shuttle to make this trek. I started in Longmire, my partner rode a bike up Westside Road and left at South Puyallup trailhead for me to get at end of my day, and ride back to meet him at gate.
Thanks to being in mostly constant motion, the bugs were not too bad, but really got me when I stopped for a break right around where the Wonderland Trail met the Rampart Ridge and Van Trump trails. Other stops were not as bad because they were more in the open breeze.
Very light snow around Emerald Ridge. My partner's loop was a bit longer, including Klapatche Park, where there was lots of snow.
Note to would-be runners: though this is a beautiful loop, it's not great running - trail is pretty rocky throughout.
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