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Cross Rivendell Trail vs Hidden Canyon

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

Units
Cross Rivendell Trail Hidden Canyon
Distance 22 mi35 km 1.0 mi2 km
Elevation gain 4,321 ft1,317 m 1,562 ft476 m
Typical duration 2 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from September to October Best from April to May
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Cross Rivendell Trail vs Hidden Canyon: which should you hike?

At 22 mi35 km, Cross Rivendell Trail is the longer route — roughly 21 mi33 km more than Hidden Canyon (1.0 mi2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Hidden Canyon 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.