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Dosewallips River Trail vs Long Path

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

Units
Dosewallips River Trail Long Path
Distance 15.0 mi24 km 347 mi559 km
Elevation gain 276 ft84 m 19,760 ft6,023 m
Typical duration 1 day 23 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best from September to September
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Dosewallips River Trail vs Long Path: which should you hike?

At 347 mi559 km, Long Path is the longer route — roughly 332 mi535 km more than Dosewallips River Trail (15.0 mi24 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Dosewallips River 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.