Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States
7.5 miles (12.1 km) · 1,992 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Castle Lake Trail covers 7.5 miles across Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States. Runners face 1,992 feet of climbing with 2,122 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 2.4 miles with 1,355 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 265 feet per mile. The course is 34% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 19.3 puts it in the top 14.379999999999995% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Washington adventures.
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