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Mid-State Trail vs West Fork Humptulips Trail #806

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 West Fork Humptulips Trail #806
Distance 319 mi513 km 17 mi27 km
Elevation gain 16,122 ft4,914 m 3,294 ft1,004 m
Typical duration 21 days 2 days
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 from July to July
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Mid-State Trail vs West Fork Humptulips Trail #806: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Mid-State Trail is the longer route — roughly 302 mi486 km more than West Fork Humptulips Trail #806 (17 mi27 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, West Fork Humptulips Trail #806 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.