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East Crater Trail #48 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
East Crater Trail #48 Hidden Canyon
Distance 2.2 mi4 km 1.0 mi2 km
Elevation gain 26 ft8 m 1,562 ft476 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: July, September Best from April to May
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East Crater Trail #48 vs Hidden Canyon: which should you hike?

At 2.2 mi4 km, East Crater Trail #48 is the longer route — roughly 1.2 mi2 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.