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Mid-State Trail vs Trapper Creek Trail #192

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Mid-State Trail Trapper Creek Trail #192
Distance 319 mi513 km 6.0 mi10 km
Elevation gain 16,122 ft4,914 m 3,041 ft927 m
Typical duration 21 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 October to October Best months: July, September
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Mid-State Trail vs Trapper Creek Trail #192: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Mid-State Trail is the longer route — roughly 313 mi503 km more than Trapper Creek Trail #192 (6.0 mi10 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Trapper Creek Trail #192 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.