Skyline Trail,
Mount Rainier National Park

Located 29.1 miles from Buckley, Washington (WA)
4 Stars
12,465 Steps 1  (5.5 mi)
Trails National Parks Mount Rainier Skyline Trail

Elevation

The Skyline Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,801 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,436 ft. and an elevation range of 1,365 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.5 mi5,436 ft6,801 ft1,365 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.9 hrs113.81,365 ft1,365 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.9 hrs113.81,365 ft1,365 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 Skyline 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 Skyline Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) or 12,465 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Skyline Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.9 hours in one direction and in 2.9 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.