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Hiking trail · Mount Rainier · Nearest town: Ashford, 7 mi / 11.2 km away
Photo: Lake George · Steve Redman (MORA) · Public domain · Source
Emerald Ridge Trail is a one-way hike of 5.7 mi / 9.2 km near Ashford. Expect about 1,020 ft / 311 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,917 ft / 1,194 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 3 min one way.
Along the route: low 2,867 ft / 874 m · high 3,898 ft / 1,188 m