Rain Shadow Loop

Loop trail to the top of Blue Mountain has panoramic views of lowlands and mountains.

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Rain Shadow Loop Details

This 0.5-mile self-guided loop trail to the top of Blue Mountain has panoramic views of lowlands and mountains. Elevation gain is about 170 feet.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

0.5 miles

Estimated time

30 minutes

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rain Shadow Loop

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0.0 mi away

Blue Mountain

A small parking lot located at Blue Mountain and the end of Deer Park Road.

0.5 mi away

Deer Park Ranger Station

Intermittently staffed during summer and fall. Pit toilets located across from the ranger station.

0.5 mi away

Deer Park Ranger Station

Intermittently staffed during summer and fall. Information available.

0.5 mi away

Deer Park Campground - A

Accessible pit toilet.

0.5 mi away

Deer Park Campground - B

Accessible pit toilet.