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Oregon Coast Trail vs Teton 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
Oregon Coast Trail Teton Crest Trail
Distance 410 mi659 km 35 mi56 km
Elevation gain 8,235 ft2,510 m 8,671 ft2,643 m
Typical duration 26 days 3 days
Difficulty Hard
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to August Best from June to August
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Oregon Coast Trail vs Teton Crest Trail: which should you hike?

At 410 mi659 km, Oregon Coast Trail is the longer route — roughly 375 mi603 km more than Teton Crest Trail (35 mi56 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Teton Crest 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.