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South Puyallup

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  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
  5. West Side
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“A mellow river walk turned steep ridge ascent, eventually gaining the famed Emerald Ridge. ”

Tom Robson
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Map Key

1.2

Miles

1.9

KM

Point to Point

4,082' 1,244 m

High

3,509' 1,070 m

Low

573' 175 m

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0' 0 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Description

From Westside Road and Round Pass, South Puyallup trail climbs gradually through old growth forest to the South Puyallup Camp. From the camp, the trail becomes very rocky and climbs more steeply.

Once atop Emerald Ridge, please stay on the constructed trails and rock outcroppings. The delicate subalpine vegetation is damaged by off-trail hiking and other uses.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Tom Robson
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  4.5 from 2 votes

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#2

in West Side

#448

in Washington

#9,719

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Mount Rainier from Wonderland Trail.
Mar 5, 2015 near Eatonville, WA

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