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Enchantments Traverse vs Kalalau Trail

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

Enchantments Traverse Kalalau Trail
Distance 28 km 16 km
Elevation gain 1,410 m 1,232 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — Moderate
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best from June to August
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Enchantments Traverse vs Kalalau Trail: which should you hike?

At 28 km, Enchantments Traverse is the longer route — roughly 12 km more than Kalalau Trail (16 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Kalalau 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.