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Washington
Cox Valley Primitive Trail
1.6 mi
Distance
1,890 ft
Gain
43 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Olympic National Park
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,890 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,890 ft
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- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Cox Valley Primitive Trail is a 1.57-mile out-and-back route in Washington managed by the National Park Service. The trail descends 1,519 feet over its length, making it a relatively short but steep hike.
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