Mud Mountain Rim Trail
This easily accessible hike is a great way to explore the Mud Mountain Recreation Area.
Total Distance: 5.0 miles
Total Ascent: 400ft
Highest Point: 1300ft
Total Ascent: 400ft
Highest Point: 1300ft
Difficulty: Easy
Our Hiking Time: 3h
Required Permit: None
Our Hiking Time: 3h
Required Permit: None
To get there, take I-5 south to Highway 18 Exit 142A. Follow Highway 18 into Auburn and take the SR 164 exit. Head left on SR 164 through Enumclaw to SR 410. Head left onto SR 410 for a few miles to the well-signed Mud Mountain Road. Take a right and continue about 2 miles to the Mud Mountain Recreation Area. You can opt to park inside the gates during the summer, but keep an eye on the time – they close at 4pm. View Google Directions >>
This gentle multi-use trail is open to bikers, equestrians, and hikers. Accessible all year, this is a perfect option for an off-season hike. The playground and picnic area makes for a nice family outing during the summer, and the Rim Trail is toddler-friendly enough to bring the whole family on. Relatively close to civilization and easy, this hike is a good excuse to dust off your gear and get a jump on hiking season.There's a lot more to Mud Mountain Rim, and you can learn all about it in Hiking through History Washington: Exploring the Evergreen State's Past by Trail. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
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