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Oregon Coast Trail vs Wynoochee Pass 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 Wynoochee Pass Trail
Distance 410 mi659 km 3.4 mi5 km
Elevation gain 8,235 ft2,510 m 1,165 ft355 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 July
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Oregon Coast Trail vs Wynoochee Pass Trail: which should you hike?

At 410 mi659 km, Oregon Coast Trail is the longer route — roughly 406 mi654 km more than Wynoochee Pass Trail (3.4 mi5 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Wynoochee Pass 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.