Cowlitz Divide Trail,
Mount Rainier National Park

Located 35.6 miles from Buckley, Washington (WA)
4 Stars
9,660 Steps 1  (4.3 mi)
Trails National Parks Mount Rainier Cowlitz Divide Trail

Elevation

The Cowlitz Divide Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,810 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,221 ft. and an elevation range of 2,589 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.3 mi2,221 ft4,810 ft2,589 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.8 hrs0.00 ft2,589 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.6 hrs215.82,589 ft0 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Cowlitz Divide Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Sunrise, WA
  2. North Topo Map: White River Park, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Norse Peak, WA
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Rainier East, WA
  5. Topo Map: Chinook Pass, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Cougar Lake, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tatoosh Lakes, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: White Pass, WA

FAQ

What is the length of the Cowlitz Divide Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.3 miles (6.9 km) or 9,660 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Cowlitz Divide Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.8 hours in one direction and in 2.6 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.