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Mount Rainier National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Eagle Peak Saddle To Paradise Suspension Bridge Longmire Eagle Peak Trail Parking Community Building To Nisqually Entrance Eagle Peak Trail climbs through old growth Nisqually River forest and steep mountainsides of subalpine vegetation. The maintained trail ends at the Eagle Peak saddle, on the crest of the Tatoosh Range, offering spectacular views of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh crest. A challenging, unmaintained route leads to Do not feed or approach wildlife. the actual summit of Eagle Peak. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on park trails. Do not pick flowers or collect other Eagle Peak was originally known as Sim- park resources (rocks, wood, etc.). layshe, a Native American word for eagle. Carry the “10 Essentials” and When the Longmire family settled nearby, Leave No Trace of your visit. George Longmire anglicized its name to Use a topographical map. Permit required for wilderness camping. Eagle Peak. Trail Description Round-trip Distance: 7.2 miles (11.6 km) on the left. Parking is available at the Elevation Gain: 2,955 feet (901 m) Community Building, a short distance Hiking time round-trip: 5 hours beyond the trailhead. Difficulty Level: Strenuous Beware: this is not an early season hike Trailhead: Walk (or drive) past the due to steep snow slopes. Use extreme Longmire plaza and follow the main road caution beyond the maintained trail, through the employee housing area. Cross particularly when dangerous snow the wooden suspension bridge over the slopes and cornices exist along the ridge Nisqually River. Follow the road another crest. 250 feet (76 m), and look for the trailhead Along the Trail Most of the trail lies in virgin forest where In summer, lush subalpine flower fields hikers can enjoy the beauty of tall timber surround the last 0.5 mile (0.8 km) of trail. and look for wildlife among the tree Panoramic views await the hearty hiker branches and in the forest understory. who reaches Eagle Peak’s saddle! 12/18 EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA www.nps.gov/mora.

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