STATISTICS: High point:5735 Low point:2807 Hiking season:July - Oct. TotalElevation gain:3026 Total Elevation lost:100 Total distance(one way):3.5 Effective Distance:6.8 Total hiking time: 5 hours

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From Longmire (6 miles east of the Nisqually Entrance) drive past the ranger station complex and use the suspension bridge to cross over the Nisqually River. Drive past the trailhead (on the left after the bridge) to park in front of the Community house. The trail starts with a fairly constant grade through virgin forest(323kb). However, with a 3,000 feet gain in 3.5 miles this hike takes some effort (partially in the final stretches where the trail is steep and exposed(393kb)). However, the hiker is rewarded with views of Mt. Rainier(505kb), St. Helens Adams(168kb), Tatoosh range and Paradise(662kb)

Map Discription	Size (kb)
Small colored elevaton map	3
Topographic map with shadeing	193
Topographic map without shadeing	78
Shaded Basement Geologic Map (Geologic key)	16
Air Photo	1,560
Stereo Map To see this image you will need special glasses (which I will provide if you contact me before supplies run out)	133

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