Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA)

Pierce County, Washington, United States

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 3,323 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA) is a 8.5-mile loop route in Pierce County, Washington, United States, gaining 3,334 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 3,315 feet at an average 14.8% grade. Only 7% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,323 ft (1,013 m)
Average gain	391 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 3,310 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.6%
Runnable	7% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	45%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	44%

Questions about Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA)

How much elevation gain does Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA) have?

Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA) has 3,323 ft (1,013 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 391 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA)?

The difficulty score for Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA) is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 7% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA)?

The longest climb on Shriner Peak, Mt Rainier Nat'l Park (WA) runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 3,310 ft (1,009 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.6%.