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Mount Ellinor Trail #812 vs Pinhoti 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
Mount Ellinor Trail #812 Pinhoti Trail
Distance 2.0 mi3 km 313 mi504 km
Elevation gain 482 ft147 m 13,510 ft4,118 m
Typical duration 1 day 20 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Local Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best from October to November
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Mount Ellinor Trail #812 vs Pinhoti Trail: which should you hike?

At 313 mi504 km, Pinhoti Trail is the longer route — roughly 311 mi501 km more than Mount Ellinor Trail #812 (2.0 mi3 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mount Ellinor Trail #812 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.