Trail of Shadows at Mount Rainier

This short (.7 miles), flat (20-foot elevation gain) loop trail hits all the major points that make it one of the top must-do trails for families at Mount Rainier:

• It's short.
• It's a full loop.
• It's flat.
• It's accessible year-round (Longmire is nearly always open - must bring tire chains in the winter)
• It's packed full of history (an old cabin, hot springs and more) with signs and plaques describing the importance of the area.
• There are viewpoints galore along the trail.
• There are bathrooms at the start/end point (Longmire Recreation Area)