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Northern Loop (Mount Rainier)

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Backcountry Trail Run - Northern Loop

Backcountry trail run on one of the best loop trails in the park.

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Ryan Mansfield
Ryan Mansfield
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous, Advanced Ultra 2
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 30.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 10,800 ft
  • Pace: 3-4mph

Meet at 5am at Sunrise visitors center well before the timed entry starts. Park pass required.

This trip might be your longest run of the season or a training run for another ultra trail run.  

There will be more logistics to discuss as it gets closer (river crossings, trail conditions, etc.) Goal is to finish before it gets dark. This still allows for a 3-4mph pace. Walk the steeps and run the flats/downhills. Plenty of breaks as needed. 

I'll need to know you can complete this as  this is  a very committing run. Email me  so I can we can talk about your plans and other similar 25+ mile trail runs you've done. Mileage will be somewhere between 32-35 miles with ~10K elevation change.

Link to planned Gaia route.

Link to WTA description.

Route/Place

Northern Loop (Mount Rainier)


  • Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
    Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Sturdy running shoes
  • More to come on group gear (GPS, water filters, etc.)
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