Mystic Lake Trail northern approach

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 1,141 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Mystic Lake Trail northern approach route traverses 8.8 miles through Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States. Elevation gain totals 1,141 feet, with 4,736 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 0.8 miles and gains -151 feet. Vertical rate measures 135 feet of gain per mile. About 42% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 66.71th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Washington.