Middle Trail

Washington

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5.6 mi

Distance

2,096 ft

Gain

2h 19m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 5 h ago · oldest 5 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    19 active alerts in Gifford Pinchot National Forest; most severe: Fire Restrictions

    USFSPosted Sep 18 · checked 5 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Rain, high 51°F / low 29°F, 100% precip — 65/100 for hike

    OpenWeather5 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.6 mi
Elevation gain
2,096 ft
Elevation loss
2,096 ft
Highest point
4,053 ft
Lowest point
3,570 ft
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About this trail

Middle Trail is an 11.16-mile out-and-back hike in Washington with 2,096 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 4,053 feet.

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Riffe Lake Campground

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Silver Beach Resort

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