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Mount Pilchuck Trail vs Northeast Texas 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 Pilchuck Trail Northeast Texas Trail
Distance 2.6 mi4 km 93 mi149 km
Elevation gain 2,100 ft640 m 617 ft188 m
Typical duration 1 day 6 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 months: February, October, November
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Mount Pilchuck Trail vs Northeast Texas Trail: which should you hike?

At 93 mi149 km, Northeast Texas Trail is the longer route — roughly 90 mi145 km more than Mount Pilchuck Trail (2.6 mi4 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mount Pilchuck 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.