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2.5 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:07:34
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
32 ft
Altitude min
41 ft
Altitude max
37 ft
Altitude start
33 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
1,804 ft
Distance climb
2,080 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:07:34
Avg time
Cowlitz River Trail Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKelso
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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LightingYes
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OSM Way
The Cowlitz River Trail follows its namesake river along a dike on the east bank. The trail is asphalt and connects Kelso residents with the riverfront. The trail parallels the active BNSF line that carries Amtrak and much of the north-south freight in the Pacific Northwest. Access is limited to the trail because of grade separated crossings, but you can access at the endpoints or at Mill Street. The trail may be extended north in the future.
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- Last: Sep 23, 2025
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(46.167880, -122.912260)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowlitz River Trail
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Where is Cowlitz River Trail located?
Cowlitz River Trail is located in Kelso, Washington, United States. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.16788, -122.91226.
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What is the elevation gain for Cowlitz River Trail?
Cowlitz River Trail has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 32 ft to 41 ft.
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Is Cowlitz River Trail a point to point trail?
Cowlitz River Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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How long is Cowlitz River Trail?
Cowlitz River Trail is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
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