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Observation Peak via Observation Trail #132 route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back
Washington

Observation Peak via Observation Trail #132

Carson, Washington

13.2 mi

Distance

3,281 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 2m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Observation Peak via Observation Trail #132 is an out-and-back trail in Skamania County, Washington. It is 13 miles long and gains 3,281 feet. The nearest town is Carson, Washington, about 11 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:370 ft
Max:1,270 ft
Gain:1,729 ft
Loss:1,729 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 370 ft and 1,270 ft across 13.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.370 ft670 ft970 ft1,270 ft0.0 mi3.3 mi6.6 mi9.9 mi13.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi370 ft
High point6.7 mi1,270 ft
End13.2 mi370 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Carson, WA · about 11 mi away
County:
Skamania County, WA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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