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Washington
Elwha Basin Way Trail
0.5 mi
Distance
264 ft
Gain
13 min
Time
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Inside Olympic National Park
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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 264 ft
- Elevation loss
- 264 ft
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About this trail
Elwha Basin Way Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Washington's Olympic National Park, covering 0.49 miles with 103 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward path through the basin area, making it an accessible option for quick exploration of the region.
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