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North Fork Skokomish River Trail vs OBT-3

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 OBT-3
Distance 13.0 mi20 km 19 mi30 km
Elevation gain 466 ft142 m 39 ft12 m
Typical duration 1 day 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 July to July Best from September to October
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North Fork Skokomish River Trail vs OBT-3: which should you hike?

At 19 mi30 km, OBT-3 is the longer route — roughly 5.8 mi9 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.