Grassy Knoll

Washington

Washington

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11.0 mi

Distance

3,336 ft

Gain

5h

Time

No verdict for this trail

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What we do know

  • Inside Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

    National Forest boundary is mapped — agency alerts for it feed this page automatically.

    Boundary data

What's missing

  • No access route mapped

    We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

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Why you'll love it

Big climb
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
11.0 mi
Elevation gain
3,336 ft
Elevation loss
3,336 ft
Highest point
3,976 ft
Lowest point
2,431 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Surface
Natural
Accessibility
Not an accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)

Source for surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Grassy Knoll offers an 11-mile out-and-back adventure in Washington that connects to the renowned Pacific Crest Trail system. This moderate-difficulty route provides an accessible way to experience one of the country's most iconic long-distance trails. Whether you're a day hiker seeking a solid workout or a PCT enthusiast exploring a section of the larger network, this trail delivers a balanced hiking experience.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
2,471 ft
High point
3,976 ft
Total climbing
3,336 ft
Total descent
3,336 ft
Steepest stretch
35% grade around mile 1.6 on the way out
Length (round trip)
11 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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