Which is harder, North Fork Skokomish River Trail or Pacific Crest Trail?

Pacific Crest Trail is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (2,464 mi (3,966 km), 58,104 ft (17,710 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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North Fork Skokomish River Trail vs Pacific Crest 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	Pacific Crest Trail
Distance	13.0 mi20 km	2,464 mi3,966 km
Elevation gain	466 ft142 m	58,104 ft17,710 m
Typical duration	1 day	152 days
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	Regional	National
Country	United States	United States
Best time to hike	Best from July to July	Best from May to May
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

North Fork Skokomish River Trail vs Pacific Crest Trail: which should you hike?

At 2,464 mi3,966 km, Pacific Crest Trail is the longer route — roughly 2,451 mi3,945 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.

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