Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States
8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 2,777 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Golden Lakes Trail covers 8.1 miles across Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States. Runners face 2,777 feet of climbing with 1,572 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 3.7 miles, gaining 2,318 feet. The course averages 342 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 44% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 20.4 out of 10, placing it in the 86.95th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Washington adventures.
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