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Arizona Trail vs Mt. Hood Timberline Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Arizona Trail Mt. Hood Timberline Trail
Distance 767 mi1,234 km 37 mi60 km
Elevation gain 45,210 ft13,780 m 7,723 ft2,354 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from December to December Best from July to July
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Arizona Trail vs Mt. Hood Timberline Trail: which should you hike?

At 767 mi1,234 km, Arizona Trail is the longer route — roughly 729 mi1,174 km more than Mt. Hood Timberline Trail (37 mi60 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mt. Hood Timberline Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.