Emerald Ridge

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States

15.7 miles (25.3 km) · 5,743 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Emerald Ridge is a 15.7 mile point-to-point route located in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States. The route climbs 5,743 feet and descends 4,651 feet. The longest climb spans 5.5 miles with 2,891 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 365 feet per mile. 23% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 25.7 puts it in the top 8.290000000000006% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Washington.