Ranger Hole - Interrorem Nature Trail — Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025

Yesterday Washington Trails Association staff and some of our partners from Outdoor Alliance of Washington, including the Mountaineers, took Congresswoman Emily Randall out to explore this trail in her district. We discussed the economic and health benefits of outdoor recreation and why it is so important for everyone to have easy access to nature. We also talked about the partnership between the US Forest Service and WTA and the key role that volunteers play in helping maintain our public lands and trails. We all agreed, how important it is to invest in the infrastructure and upkeep of our trails and public lands to ensure they can be enjoyed for generations to come. 

Trailhead has room for about 10-15 cars. The bathroom was cleaned and stocked. 

The trail is generally in good shape, but there are a few minor issues to be aware of. There is one tree across that trail that you must go over. Also the steep portion of the trail that others have mentioned is worth noting not for the grade but the fact that the soil is loose and can cause you to slip in this area. 

It was a lovely day outside. Note, you could smell the smoke, but the AQI map on WTA’s hiking guide looked clear and the air didn’t feel smoky or like it was hard to breathe. 

Pro tip: You can rent the cabin behind us in the group shot!