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Loyalsock 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
Loyalsock Trail North Fork Skokomish River Trail
Distance 51 mi83 km 13.0 mi20 km
Elevation gain 6,624 ft2,019 m 466 ft142 m
Typical duration 4 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 October Best from July to July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Loyalsock Trail vs North Fork Skokomish River Trail: which should you hike?

At 51 mi83 km, Loyalsock Trail is the longer route — roughly 39 mi62 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.