Longmire Wilderness Information Center
From late May to early October, staff here provides backcountry camping information, wilderness permits, and sound advice for those venturing off to hike.
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Longmire Wilderness Information Center Details
The Longmire Wilderness Information Center (360-569-6650), located in a wood and stone building that's accessible by State Highway 706, belongs to a cluster of buildings that has been designated the Mount Rainier National Historic Landmark District. From late May to early October, staff here provides backcountry camping information, wilderness permits, and sound advice for those venturing off to hike, whether for a couple of hours or for more than a week. Rangers also store food caches for long-distance hikers here. If nothing else, stop in to check out the large tabletop relief map of the park.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Longmire Wilderness Information Center
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Longmire Museum
This small museum offers a good historical overview of the park, the Longmire family, and the Native Americans who once traveled through this area.
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Carter Falls Trail
This easy out-and-back hike starts at Longmire and follows a short section of the Wonderland Trail.
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Trail of the Shadows
This .7-mile trail starts across the street from Longmire's National Park Inn.
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Longmire General Store
The Longmire General Store, adjacent to the National Park Inn at Longmire, sells souvenirs and basic groceries to travelers and hikers.
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Longmire Historic District Walking Tour
The Longmire Historic District Walking Tour will take you on an easy stroll along paved paths and roadway to see the historic buildings in this area.
