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Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington vs Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 24 "Hawk Creek"

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 24 "Hawk Creek"
Distance 855 mi1,376 km 13.0 mi21 km
Elevation gain 45,787 ft13,956 m 1,053 ft321 m
Typical duration 55 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: June, July, September Best from October to October
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Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington vs Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 24 "Hawk Creek": which should you hike?

At 855 mi1,376 km, Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington is the longer route — roughly 842 mi1,355 km more than Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 24 "Hawk Creek" (13.0 mi21 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 24 "Hawk Creek" 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.