Which is harder, North Fork Skokomish River Trail or Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson Passage?

Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson Passage is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (16 mi (26 km), 495 ft (151 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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North Fork Skokomish River Trail vs Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson Passage

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	Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson Passage
Distance	13.0 mi20 km	16 mi26 km
Elevation gain	466 ft142 m	495 ft151 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 months: February, October, November, December
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

North Fork Skokomish River Trail vs Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson Passage: which should you hike?

At 16 mi26 km, Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson Passage is the longer route — roughly 3.6 mi6 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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