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Catoctin National Recreation 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
Catoctin National Recreation Trail Oregon Coast Trail
Distance 27 mi43 km 410 mi659 km
Elevation gain 3,655 ft1,114 m 8,235 ft2,510 m
Typical duration 2 days 26 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from October to October Best from July to August
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Catoctin National Recreation Trail vs Oregon Coast Trail: which should you hike?

At 410 mi659 km, Oregon Coast Trail is the longer route — roughly 383 mi616 km more than Catoctin National Recreation Trail (27 mi43 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Catoctin National Recreation 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.