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East Lake Sammamish Trail vs Panorama 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
East Lake Sammamish Trail Panorama Trail
Distance 11.0 mi18 km 5.0 mi8 km
Elevation gain 59 ft18 m 2,156 ft657 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: June, July, September Best from June to October
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East Lake Sammamish Trail vs Panorama Trail: which should you hike?

At 11.0 mi18 km, East Lake Sammamish Trail is the longer route — roughly 6.0 mi10 km more than Panorama Trail (5.0 mi8 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Panorama 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.