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Lone Star Hiking Trail vs Oregon Coast 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 Oregon Coast Trail
Distance 96 mi155 km 410 mi659 km
Elevation gain 951 ft290 m 8,235 ft2,510 m
Typical duration 6 days 26 days
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 August
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Lone Star Hiking Trail vs Oregon Coast Trail: which should you hike?

At 410 mi659 km, Oregon Coast Trail is the longer route — roughly 313 mi504 km more than Lone Star Hiking Trail (96 mi155 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Lone Star Hiking 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.