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.
kid friendly
hiking
nature trips
walking
bird watching
forest
wild flowers
no dogs
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
Phuong Tran recorded Recording - Jun 24, 6:38 PM
Did partial of the rampage ridge trail and turned around at Longmire view point. 3.4 miles round trip plus the shadow of the giants trail
Cool signs to explain history of area. Easy hike. Bubble pop up from the ground from ground sulfur. Longmire cabin that you can go into.
trail was icy in some spots and the bridges all had snow on them, nice walk after viewing the museum.
Starts with old hot springs area (now cold) then onto beautiful forest meets meadow areas. Lots of markers identifying trees and plants. Easy 1/2 hour hike. Great for a rainy day.
This was a really easy hike that is great for any skill level. Lots of signs that were educational. There was even an original cabin that was built in the 1800s that you are able to walk in. You might want to consider going to the Longmire Museum, just across the street from the hike entrance. There are restrooms, a small picnic area, a place to eat, and a gift shop.
Very easy trail, great for kids. Have a toddler that could walk a good portion on his own. Some beautiful trees along the trail. There was a short side trail to the middle of the meadow that was shaded in mid afternoon with nice views of the mountain.
Educational stroll. Great place to start a day of hiking.
pros: *lots to see * kiddo friendly * lots of parking * CLOSE TO BATHROOM cons: * short * have to cross busy street so holding hands is a must. * can be crowded * park fee * not fur baby friendly visit may 2019
Super easy trail. Very well maintained.
Easy and snowy
Very easy. Slightly muddy today. Has historical information signs places around the trail.
Nice walk with info signs.
5 stars for the beauty of the trail but it’s very small good for kids
What a neat little hike! Such interesting information about the history of the settlers of Mt Rainier.
Short little trail with interesting history along the way. Fun for kids.
Nice little trail. Hike this almost every time I’m at the mountain. Look for the tree a beaver took some bites out of!
Lovely short hike through a forest that is a treat on a hot summer's day. We did this on the way down from Paradise and having the contrast between a walk in the snow and a walk in the forest was great.
I loved all the information this hike had. It was super easy and a nice break from the car.
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
Molly M.
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.
