The Best Hiking in Ashford

Make the 3.2 - 4.5 mile hike up groomed trails to the Mt Tahoma High Hut (4750 feet) for the perfect winter getaway. Spend the day outside sledding, skiing, snowshoeing and playing in the snow with a spectacular view of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount St. Helens. Afterwards go inside and en...

Teeley Creek Trail #251 to Bertha May Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Packwood, Washington.

Tahoma Creek Suspension Bridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Longmire, Washington.

Lake George Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Longmire, Washington.

Entering the Park from the Southwest Entrance, bear left when you approach the forking Westside Rd. This road has been closed a few miles in due to massive rockfall. When you reach the road closure, just park along the side of the road. In Spring and Summer, you should be able to see plenty of ot...

Tahoma Creek Suspension Bridge to Emerald Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Longmire, Washington.

Named after the Native American who lived here prior to Mt. Rainier becoming a national park, So-To-Lick's was dubbed "Indian Henry" by the postman who unfortunately did not learn his name. When heading out on this hike, keep an eye on the weather in Mt. Rainier National Park. If hiking this trai...

High Rock Lookout is aptly named. Perched at 5,685' on a slab of rock, it has sweeping views of the valleys below, Cora Lake, and Mount Rainier. Although it is only a short 1.6 mile hike to the top, it is a steep one. You gain 1,365' to reach the lookout, but the reward is grand.The trail follows...

Twin Firs Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Longmire, Washington.

This is a wonderful loop to do that avoids some of the crowds on the flatter trails and gives you an amazing view of the mountain. Park in the Longmire parking lot where the National Park Inn and Longmire Museum are. Walk across Paradise Rd E to join up with the Trail of the Shadows. Head north o...

Starting at the Longmire Trailhead, cross the road and begin snowshoeing counter-clockwise on the Trail of Shadows.  This first 0.5 miles begins the hike as a nice warm up where you can make sure your snowshoes are adjusted properly and stop from time to time to learn some facts from the interpre...

Eagle Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Longmire, Washington.

This hike starts off with a bang! The first thing you do is walk out into a rocky riverbed and get an amazing view of Mt. Rainier. From there, you'll cross a long log bridge to get over the river and head into the woods.After 1.1 miles, you'll come across Carter Falls, and about 100 feet down the...

Carter Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Packwood, Washington.

Madcap Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Longmire, Washington.

Wonderland Trail to Carter Falls and Narada Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Packwood, Washington.