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Castle Traverse
DifficultLoop

Castle Traverse

Packwood, Washington

6.6 mi

Distance

3,451 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 43m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Castle Traverse in Mount Rainier National Park is a challenging 6.6-mile loop trail that takes hikers through varied terrain, showcasing the rugged beauty of the region. The trail features significant elevation gain, climbing 3,451 feet, making it ideal for experienced hikers. At its highest point of 1,952 meters, adventurers are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The dirt surface trail shifts through diverse ecosystems typical of the Pacific Northwest, offering a unique outdoor experience.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainuneven dirt surface

Elevation Profile

Min:1,386 ft
Max:1,952 ft
1,052 ft
1,052 ft
1,386 ft1,575 ft1,763 ft1,952 ft0.0 mi1.6 mi3.3 mi4.9 mi6.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:360-569-2211
  • Address:55210 238th Avenue East · Ashford, WA · 98304
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

Highlights

rugged terrainelevation gainloop trailviews of Mount Rainier

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Washington hunting page

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