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Art Loeb Trail vs Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington

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 Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington
Distance 28 mi45 km 855 mi1,376 km
Elevation gain 5,394 ft1,644 m 45,787 ft13,956 m
Typical duration 3 days 55 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from October to November Best months: June, July, September
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Art Loeb Trail vs Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington: which should you hike?

At 855 mi1,376 km, Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington is the longer route — roughly 827 mi1,331 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.