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North Fork Skokomish River Trail vs North Kaibab 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
North Fork Skokomish River Trail North Kaibab Trail
Distance 13.0 mi20 km 13.0 mi21 km
Elevation gain 466 ft142 m 1,637 ft499 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best months: April, December
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North Fork Skokomish River Trail vs North Kaibab Trail: which should you hike?

At 13.0 mi21 km, North Kaibab Trail is the longer route — roughly 0.3 mi0 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.