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OSM map layer · LineString
46.94, -121.73 · rel 5194394
46.94, -121.73 · rel 5194394
Northern Loop Trail
42,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Washington · 46.94°N ·
121.73°W
42,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
18
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
1× viewpoint
Skyscraper Mountain
summit ·
495 m off route
13,6 km
32%
Glacier Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
42,4 km
100%
Tyee Peak
summit ·
283 m off route
42,4 km
100%
Mineral Mountain
summit ·
413 m off route
42,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Northern Loop Trail is 42.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Northern Loop Trail takes approximately 10h 33min to complete.
No, Northern Loop Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Northern Loop Trail starts near coordinates 46.9172, -121.6802.
Northern Loop Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Northern Loop Trail is maintained and managed by Mount Rainier National Park.