Mt Rainier Northern Loop Trail (WA)

Pierce County, Washington, United States

32.2 miles (51.8 km) · 10,350 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)	7 h 52 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)	9 h 49 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)	11 h 47 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)	13 h 45 min

Route facts

Distance	32.2 mi (51.8 km)
Elevation gain	10,350 ft (3,155 m)
Average gain	321 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 3,207 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	80.9%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	16.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Mt Rainier Northern Loop Trail (WA)

How long does it take to run Mt Rainier Northern Loop Trail (WA)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Mt Rainier Northern Loop Trail (WA) takes about 9 h 49 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 7 h 52 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 11 h 47 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 Trail (WA) have?

Mt Rainier Northern Loop Trail (WA) has 10,350 ft (3,155 m) of elevation gain over 32.2 miles (51.8 km). That averages 321 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Rainier Northern Loop Trail (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Rainier Northern Loop Trail (WA) is 16.1 of 100. That is harder than 88.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% 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 Trail (WA)?

The longest climb on Mt Rainier Northern Loop Trail (WA) runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 3,207 ft (978 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 80.9%.