Type of Hike
Day hike
After reading an article on the Tacoma News Trib on this trail and I decided to check it out myself. This trail is located behind Longmire. The trail sign is small and can be easily missed. The trail is 3.6 miles one way with an elevation gain of 2955 feet. The first 3 miles was a steady uphill climb through the forest canopy with the last .6 miles being the steepest. Trekking poles came in handy on the way down. Weather was clear and cool in the low 70's. The trail was okay but I don't think I will hike it again as three miles of seeing nothing but trees was a bit boring for me. The trail and scenery at Pinnacle Peak saddle trail is much better and easier to navigate. Pinnacle peak is adjacent Eagle peak.
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