Ranger Creek Trail

Difficulty Distance Steps Elevation Gain USFS
Trail #
 More Difficult 5.0 Miles One-way 13,895 est. 1197

Notes

Begin climbing through old growth timber. At mile 2.6 reach a spur trail left that leads to Little Ranger Peak with a good viewpoint of the White River Valley. Continuing on reach the junction with Palisades Trail 1198 at mile 4.6 and find a shelter built by Boy Scouts. The trail connects with the Dalles Ridge Trail 1173 at mile 5.8 with good views of Mt. Rainier.

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