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Emerald Ridge Loop - Westside Road

based on 15 tracks & routes #118 hike out of 275 in
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12.2 mi
Distance
6 hrs 7 min
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terrain
2,749 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail in Mount Rainier National Park.

This trail goes by Tahoma Glacier.

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    6 years ago
    Amazing hike. Tahoma creek trail was difficult to pass and find the trail. Hiking up the creek wasn’t bad, though. Great views everywhere you turn and the awesome suspension bridge and Andesite columns along it!
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