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East Lake Sammamish Trail vs Trans-Catalina 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 Trans-Catalina Trail
Distance 11.0 mi18 km 41 mi66 km
Elevation gain 59 ft18 m 6,250 ft1,905 m
Typical duration 1 day 3 days
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 months: April, May, June, July, August, October
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East Lake Sammamish Trail vs Trans-Catalina Trail: which should you hike?

At 41 mi66 km, Trans-Catalina Trail is the longer route — roughly 30 mi48 km more than East Lake Sammamish Trail (11.0 mi18 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, East Lake Sammamish 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.