Independence Pass Trail

Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States

5.2 miles (8.4 km) · 1,391 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Independence Pass Trail is a 5.2 mile route in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States. The course features 1,391 feet of elevation gain and 945 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 2.0 miles, gaining -59 feet. The course averages 269 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 58% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 16.4 out of 10, placing it in the 81.17th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Washington's mountain terrain.