Trail of the Shadows Trail is a 0.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Longmire, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from April until October.
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From the Nisqually Entrance, 6 miles on highway 706 to Longmire. Parking lot is located behind the National Park Inn, trailhead is directly across the street from the inn
Great little trail. Hiked with Michael after long drive in car to get to the national park.
Super simple trail that is kid friendly. One of my favorite quick hikes.
Easy and beautiful
Nice and easy walk. Lots of shade on a hot summer day.
A nice quick hike just across the road from the National Park Inn. To be honest, beauty is all around you in this park so if you like quick and easy give it a go. You won't be displeased.
It's a nice walk. It connects with other trails, providing more of a challenge
We did the guided ranger tour. Very educational, very beautiful. Way too many loud kids. Very crowded.
This was our first hike when we got to the park...nice informational walk to stretch the legs.
A leisurely, fun trail with kids! Lots of shade, not difficult at all... We enjoyed it!
Informative hike that's good for a warm up.
very pretty trail lots to look at and some history on the trails area. just did the loop there was more to the hike but the up hill climb was too much for my kids. I think any family could do it.
It's my second hike and it's worth the trip.
Abigail S.
This was a short, easy, and educational trail located across the street from the National Park Inn. I walked this trail as a brisk morning warm-up while staying at the inn. The cabin and mineral bath are cool to explore along the way. I didn't see a lot of wildlife, but there are a ton of gnawed trees from the beavers.
Fun, informative, and very easy hike down at Longmire. Cool log cabin built in 1888, as well as a ton of bubbling springs. Good hike for kids.