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Oregon Coast Trail vs South Fork Skokomish River Trail 873

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 South Fork Skokomish River Trail 873
Distance 410 mi659 km 14.0 mi23 km
Elevation gain 8,235 ft2,510 m 3,743 ft1,141 m
Typical duration 26 days 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 August Best from July to July
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Oregon Coast Trail vs South Fork Skokomish River Trail 873: which should you hike?

At 410 mi659 km, Oregon Coast Trail is the longer route — roughly 395 mi636 km more than South Fork Skokomish River Trail 873 (14.0 mi23 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, South Fork Skokomish River Trail 873 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.