Northern Loop Trail (west section)
Northern Loop Trail (west section) is a 2.7-mile out-and-back foot trail in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. It climbs 1,092 ft to a high point of 5,722 ft. Difficulty: moderate, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.
- 1.35 mione way
- 2.7 miround trip
- 1,092 ftelevation gain
- 5,722 fthigh point
- Moderatedifficulty
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