Saint Andrews Creek Trail,
Mount Rainier National Park

Located 23.5 miles from Buckley, Washington (WA)
4 Stars
5,536 Steps 1  (2.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Mount Rainier Saint Andrews Creek Trail

Elevation

The Saint Andrews Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,505 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,825 ft. and an elevation range of 1,680 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.4 mi3,825 ft5,505 ft1,680 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.7 hrs138.91,667 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.2 hrs0.00 ft1,667 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 Saint Andrews 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: Le Dout Creek, WA
  2. North Topo Map: Golden Lakes, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mowich Lake, WA
  4. West Topo Map: Ashford, WA
  5. Topo Map: Mount Wow, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Rainier West, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Anderson Lake, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Sawtooth Ridge, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Wahpenayo Peak, WA

FAQ

What is the length of the Saint Andrews Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) or 5,536 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Saint Andrews Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.7 hours in one direction and in 1.2 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.