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The total elevation difference for Rhododendron Ridge Trail is 887 feet which is lower than average. This backcountry hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This backpacking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 7 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There's not much difference in elevation along Rhododendron Ridge Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole wilderness hiking trail. This is a long backcountry hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Rhododendron Ridge Trail is 8 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 4 miles Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 4 miles Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 8 miles Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 8 miles Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 887 feet
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