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LaCrosse Pass Trail vs Mailbox Peak 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
LaCrosse Pass Trail Mailbox Peak Trail
Distance 6.4 mi10 km 2.8 mi4 km
Elevation gain 1,877 ft572 m 3,976 ft1,212 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 from July to July Best months: July, September
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LaCrosse Pass Trail vs Mailbox Peak Trail: which should you hike?

At 6.4 mi10 km, LaCrosse Pass Trail is the longer route — roughly 3.6 mi6 km more than Mailbox Peak Trail (2.8 mi4 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mailbox Peak 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.