Northern Loop Trail

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States

23.5 miles (37.9 km) · 8,434 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Northern Loop Trail route traverses 23.5 miles through Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States. Elevation gain totals 8,434 feet, with 9,933 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 3.6 miles and gains 3,122 feet. Vertical rate measures 359 feet of gain per mile. About 28% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 88.47th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Washington.