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Klickitat Trail #7 vs Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington

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

Units
Klickitat Trail #7 Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington
Distance 17 mi28 km 855 mi1,376 km
Elevation gain 3,432 ft1,046 m 45,787 ft13,956 m
Typical duration 2 days 55 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional National
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to September Best months: June, July, September
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Klickitat Trail #7 vs Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington: which should you hike?

At 855 mi1,376 km, Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington is the longer route — roughly 838 mi1,348 km more than Klickitat Trail #7 (17 mi28 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Klickitat Trail #7 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.