Kautz Creek Trail,
Mount Rainier National Park

Located 26.5 miles from Morton, Washington (WA)
4 Stars
12,381 Steps 1  (5.5 mi)
Trails National Parks Mount Rainier Kautz Creek Trail

Elevation

The Kautz Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,640 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,425 ft. and an elevation range of 3,215 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.5 mi2,425 ft5,640 ft3,215 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.2 hrs260.83,129 ft187 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.3 hrs15.6187 ft3,129 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 Kautz Creek 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: Mount Wow, WA
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Rainier West, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mount Rainier East, WA
  4. West Topo Map: Sawtooth Ridge, WA
  5. Topo Map: Wahpenayo Peak, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Tatoosh Lakes, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Randle, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Purcell Mountain, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Packwood, WA

FAQ

What is the length of the Kautz Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) or 12,381 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Kautz Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.2 hours in one direction and in 2.3 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.