Monitor Ridge Climbing Route

Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States

5.8 miles (9.3 km) · 4,579 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Monitor Ridge Climbing Route is a 5.8 mile route in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States. The course features 4,579 feet of elevation gain and 3,008 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 1.7 miles, gaining 2,763 feet. The course averages 792 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 12% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 33.7 out of 10, placing it in the 95.87th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Washington's mountain terrain.