Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek — Friday, Jul. 1, 2022

Did Little Ranger Peak today. Mixed feelings on this one: it was infinitely better than staring at a computer screen all day. But the hike itself wasn’t that thrilling. Was hoping for at least a good view of Mount Rainier at the end, but you could barely see her. What does this trail have going for it? Solitude. I only saw 3 people. I hiked for hours without seeing a soul. Kind of nice.
The trailhead is literally right off 410 and is kind of hard to see but there is a flag tied to a tree where it starts. The all-trails map of “Little Ranger Peak Trail to Shelter” will get you most of the way. Then turn left at the intersection of the Palisades trail for another mile to get to Little Ranger Peak. I didn’t do a loop, just an out and back. But with a good map, there are lots of trails options to connect.