Hidden Canyon vs Mid-State 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
| Hidden Canyon | Mid-State Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 1.0 mi2 km | 319 mi513 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,539 ft469 m | 21,493 ft6,551 m |
| Typical duration | — | — |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Local | Regional |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | — | — |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Hidden Canyon vs Mid-State Trail: which should you hike?
At 319 mi513 km, Mid-State Trail is the longer route — roughly 318 mi511 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.