Palisades Lake Trail

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States

4.7 miles (7.5 km) · 1,078 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Palisades Lake Trail is a 4.7 mile route in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States. The course features 1,078 feet of elevation gain and 1,328 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 2.0 miles, gaining 246 feet. The course averages 235 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 49% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 15.2 out of 10, placing it in the 78.95th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Washington's mountain terrain.