Eagle Peak Trail

Eagle Peak Trail is a 7.2-mile round-trip hike in Mount Rainier National Park that climbs from the Longmire area to the Eagle Peak saddle in the Tatoosh Range. The trail is described as strenuous, with 2,955 feet of elevation gain and about 5 hours round-trip.

Start in Longmire, accessed by crossing the Nisqually Suspension Bridge. The trailhead is roughly 300 feet past the bridge; parking is limited, and if you can’t cross the bridge due to its 3-ton weight limit, you’ll need to park at Longmire and cross on foot.

The route ascends steeply through dense forest for the first two miles, reaching a small stream. It continues another mile to a meadow, then steepens beyond the meadow with more exposed, rocky climbing for the final 0.5 mile to the 5,700-foot saddle, where the maintained route ends.

Expect old-growth forest for much of the climb, with subalpine meadows and flower fields along the upper portion of the approach to the saddle. Use extreme caution when you reach the saddle: it’s exposed, and snow can persist into June, including cornices that can hide cliff edges.

For itinerary planning, treat this as a long, steep day hike rather than a quick out-and-back. There are no wilderness camps along the trail or atop the Tatoosh Range, and fires are prohibited.

Seasonally, the route can be hazardous in winter; snow and avalanche terrain skills matter if you go then. During summer, peak bloom is typically late July/early August, but exact conditions vary so confirm current conditions before heading out.

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