Oregon Coast Trail vs Snowgrass Trail #96
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Oregon Coast Trail | Snowgrass Trail #96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 410 mi659 km | 5.6 mi9 km |
| Elevation gain | 8,235 ft2,510 m | 1,946 ft593 m |
| Typical duration | 26 days | 1 day |
| 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 August | Best from July to September |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Oregon Coast Trail vs Snowgrass Trail #96: which should you hike?
At 410 mi659 km, Oregon Coast Trail is the longer route — roughly 404 mi650 km more than Snowgrass Trail #96 (5.6 mi9 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Snowgrass Trail #96 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.