The Dalles Ridge Trail is a moderate 1.8 mile hike or horseback ride. the trail begins at 5,400 feet at FR #7250210 and ends at 5,700 feet at the junction with the Noble Knob Trail #1184. The trail starts in a recent clear-cut and follows a ridge. At mile 0.6 is the junction with Ranger Creek Trail #1197. From this junction, the trail offers good views of Mount Rainier, then climbs and joins Noble Knob Trail #1184 at mile 1.8.

Directions: From Enumclaw, Drive 20.3 miles east on State Hwy. 410 to Greenwater Road #70. Turn left onto FR #70 and continue 4.6 miles to Twenty-eight Mile Creek Road #72. Turn right onto FR #72 and continue for 7 miles to FR #7250. Turn left and travel two miles to FR #7250210. Follow this road 0.5 mile to the trailhead sign.

Elevation: 5,400 feet

Ending Elevation: 5,700 feet

Elevation Gain: 300 feet

Distance: 1.8 miles

Usage: Moderate

Difficulty: Moderate

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