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Art Loeb Trail vs Oregon Coast 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
Art Loeb Trail Oregon Coast Trail
Distance 28 mi45 km 410 mi659 km
Elevation gain 5,394 ft1,644 m 8,235 ft2,510 m
Typical duration 3 days 26 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from October to November Best from July to August
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Art Loeb Trail vs Oregon Coast Trail: which should you hike?

At 410 mi659 km, Oregon Coast Trail is the longer route — roughly 382 mi614 km more than Art Loeb Trail (28 mi45 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Art Loeb 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.