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Mt. Rainier (Stevens Canyon) Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

9.1
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7.3 mi
DISTANCE
1,847 ft
GAINED
4.7 %
AVG. GRADE
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Page Contributor(s): Steve Jones and Dennis Peck, Olympia, WA, USA

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This 7.3 mile bike climb is located in WA, USA. The average gradient is 4.7% and there is a total elevation gain of 1,847 ft, finishing at 4,853 ft.

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19 POIs
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125
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14,009
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Cycling Mt. Rainier, Stevens Canyon

Ride 7.3 miles gaining 1,851’ at 4.7% average grade.

Ride summary by PJAMM Cycling’s Steve Jones of Olympia, Washington

Photos by Dennis Peck:

Stevens Canyon is a 7.3 mile, 2,000’ climb on the southeast shoulder of Mt. Rainier in Washington State.  The canyon is named for Hazard Stevens, who made the first ascent of Mt. Rainier in 1870 with Philemon Van Trump, 29 years before its establishment by President William McKinley as the nation's fourth national park (after Yellowstone, Sequoia, and Yosemite).

The Stevens Canyon climb begins just after Box Canyon of the Cowlitz River (3,019’).

We spotted  a bear at the start of our climb in July, 2021

The climb begins at Box Canyon (3,019 ft.) on State Route 706 (Stevens Canyon Road), 10 miles west of the Stevens Canyon Entrance to the National Park (intersection with State Route 123), near the Ohanapecosh Visitors Center.   Stevens Canyon is typically one of the last roads in the park to be cleared of snow, usually in early July each year.

Cycling Mt. Rainier, Stevens Canyon, Washington - gorgeous red widlflowers and green grasses growing along hillside overlooking evergreen-covered mountainsides in distance

The Stevens Canyon Road

Great views of Mt. Rainier along the climb.

Cycling Mt. Rainier, Stevens Canyon, Washington - waterfall made by streams from the Cowlitz River

Streams feeding the Cowlitz River produce numerous waterfalls.

Cycling Mt. Rainier, Stevens Canyon, Washington - cyclist wearing PJAMM Cycling jersey standing with bike facing Reflection Lakes, evergreen trees and snow capped mountain behind clouds in distance across the lake

The Stevens Canyon climb ends at Reflection Lakes.

The climb is a relatively straight road up the side of the Cowlitz River valley, with plenty of sun exposure.  There are a few short tunnels and some storm grates, as well as a few small waterfalls, to keep your attention.  Two large switchbacks lead the cyclist to the top of the climb as the road passes Bench Lake, Louise Lake, and Reflection Lakes at 4,865 feet at the top of the climb.  After Reflection Lakes, the climb is over, and the road flattens for about a mile before its intersection with the Paradise Road in the Nisqually River valley (two miles below the Paradise Visitors Center).

Cycling Mt. Rainier, Stevens Canyon, Washington - Pinnacle Peak and Tatoosh Range as seen from roadside along climb, PJAMM Cycling logo in corner

Just past Reflection Lakes are views of Pinnacle Peak and the Tatoosh Range.

Ride west 2 miles past the finish to Inspiration Point for a great Rainier backdrop

Thank you Mollie and Daniel!!