Golden Gate Trail,
Mount Rainier National Park

Located 28.7 miles from Buckley, Washington (WA)
4 Stars
2,218 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails National Parks Mount Rainier Golden Gate Trail

Elevation

The Golden Gate Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,371 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,581 ft. and an elevation range of 790 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi5,581 ft6,371 ft790 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
40 min65.8790 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
25 min0.00 ft790 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 Golden Gate 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: Mowich Lake, WA
  2. North Topo Map: Sunrise, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: White River Park, WA
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Rainier West, WA
  5. Topo Map: Mount Rainier East, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Chinook Pass, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Wahpenayo Peak, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Tatoosh Lakes, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, WA

FAQ

What is the length of the Golden Gate Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,218 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Golden Gate Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 40 minutes in one direction and in 25 minutes 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.