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LaCrosse Pass Trail vs Upper Gray Wolf River 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 Upper Gray Wolf River Trail
Distance 6.4 mi10 km 11.0 mi19 km
Elevation gain 1,877 ft572 m 3,973 ft1,211 m
Typical duration 1 day 2 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best from July to July
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LaCrosse Pass Trail vs Upper Gray Wolf River Trail: which should you hike?

At 11.0 mi19 km, Upper Gray Wolf River Trail is the longer route — roughly 5.1 mi8 km more than LaCrosse Pass Trail (6.4 mi10 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, LaCrosse Pass 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.