Tolmie Peak Trail,
Mount Rainier National Park

Located 15.5 miles from Buckley, Washington (WA)
4 Stars
3,266 Steps 1  (1.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Mount Rainier Tolmie Peak Trail

Elevation

The Tolmie Peak Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,869 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,112 ft. and an elevation range of 757 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.4 mi5,112 ft5,869 ft757 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
52 min61.5738 ft62 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
41 min5.262 ft738 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 Tolmie Peak 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: Old Baldy Mountain, WA
  2. North Topo Map: Bearhead Mountain, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Clear West Peak, WA
  4. West Topo Map: Golden Lakes, WA
  5. Topo Map: Mowich Lake, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Sunrise, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Wow, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Rainier West, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Rainier East, WA

FAQ

What is the length of the Tolmie Peak Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.4 miles (2.3 km) or 3,266 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Tolmie Peak Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 52 minutes in one direction and in 41 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.