Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA)

Pierce County, Washington, United States

42.8 miles (68.9 km) · 9,994 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground pace	Moving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)	9 h 40 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)	12 h 05 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)	14 h 30 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)	16 h 55 min

Route facts

Distance	42.8 mi (68.9 km)
Elevation gain	9,994 ft (3,046 m)
Average gain	233 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	11.3 mi, 3,209 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	705%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	15.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA)

How long does it take to run Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA) takes about 12 h 05 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 9 h 40 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 14 h 30 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA) have?

Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA) has 9,994 ft (3,046 m) of elevation gain over 42.8 miles (68.9 km). That averages 233 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA) is 15.7 of 100. That is harder than 87.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA)?

The longest climb on Mt Rainier Northern Loop - Spray Park Figure 8 (WA) runs 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and gains 3,209 ft (978 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 705%.