Truman Trail

Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 860 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Truman Trail is a 8.9-mile loop route in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States, gaining 860 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 226 feet at an average 5.1% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	860 ft (262 m)
Average gain	97 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 777 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.3%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	56%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Truman Trail

How much elevation gain does Truman Trail have?

Truman Trail has 860 ft (262 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 97 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Truman Trail?

The difficulty score for Truman Trail is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Truman Trail?

The longest climb on Truman Trail runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 777 ft (237 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.3%.