Rampart Ridge Trail,
Mount Rainier National Park

Located 25.9 miles from Morton, Washington (WA)
4 Stars
5,682 Steps 1  (2.6 mi)
Trails National Parks Mount Rainier Rampart Ridge Trail

Elevation

The Rampart Ridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,114 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,838 ft. and an elevation range of 1,276 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.6 mi2,838 ft4,114 ft1,276 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.1 hrs12.9155 ft1,234 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.4 hrs102.81,234 ft155 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 Rampart Ridge 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: Golden Lakes, WA
  2. North Topo Map: Mowich Lake, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sunrise, WA
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Wow, WA
  5. Topo Map: Mount Rainier West, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Rainier East, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Sawtooth Ridge, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Wahpenayo Peak, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Tatoosh Lakes, WA

FAQ

What is the length of the Rampart Ridge Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.6 miles (4.1 km) or 5,682 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Rampart Ridge Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.1 hours in one direction and in 1.4 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.