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Long Path vs South 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
Long Path South Fork Skokomish River Trail
Distance 347 mi559 km 1.7 mi3 km
Elevation gain 19,760 ft6,023 m 1,079 ft329 m
Typical duration 23 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 from September to September Best from July to July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Long Path vs South Fork Skokomish River Trail: which should you hike?

At 347 mi559 km, Long Path is the longer route — roughly 346 mi556 km more than South Fork Skokomish River Trail (1.7 mi3 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, South 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.