Distance

8.6 mi to summit

17.6 mi total

Elevation

1,887 ft start

5,503 ft max

Vertical

5,379 ft gain

Time

5 hr 9 min to summit

10 hr 3 min total

Did this as a leg recovery day after our unsuccessful attempt at the Kautz route on Rainier

Route name

Mount Defiance 17.6 mi route

out-and-back
Obstacles

no info yet

Key gear

Beer

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