West Elwha Trail
West Elwha Trail is a 5.36-mile out-and-back foot trail in Olympic National Park, Washington. It climbs 619 ft to a high point of 666 ft. Difficulty: moderate, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.
- 2.68 mione way
- 5.36 miround trip
- 619 ftelevation gain
- 666 fthigh point
- Moderatedifficulty
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