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Lone Star Hiking Trail vs North Fork Skokomish 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
Lone Star Hiking Trail North Fork Skokomish River Trail
Distance 96 mi155 km 13.0 mi20 km
Elevation gain 951 ft290 m 466 ft142 m
Typical duration 6 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: February, October, December Best from July to July
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Lone Star Hiking Trail vs North Fork Skokomish River Trail: which should you hike?

At 96 mi155 km, Lone Star Hiking Trail is the longer route — roughly 84 mi135 km more than North Fork Skokomish River Trail (13.0 mi20 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, North Fork Skokomish River 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.