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This backpacking trail has two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The great outdoors trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. Dark Meadows Trail is 5.4 miles long it's an average length great outdoors trail. Even though this is not a very long backpacking trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The total elevation difference for Dark Meadows Trail is 619 feet, and that is lower than average. The time needed for this walk is roughly 4.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.7 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 619 feet
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US Hiking Trails > Washington > Dark Meadows Trail
