12.7 miles
Distance
5,515 ft
Climb
-5,518 ft
Descent
2,948 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
119 ft
Altitude min
121 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
-99.9%
Grade max
95.2%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat

Dog Mountain Augspurger loop

Detailed Description
Dog Mountain Inner Loop is a 13 mile less popular intermediate route located near Carson Washington. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 5,515 ft with a max elevation of 2,948 ft then descends -5,518 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    13 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 17 min
  • Altitude min
    119 ft
  • Altitude start
    121 ft
  • Altitude end
    118 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -5,518 ft
  • Grade max
    -99.9%
  • Grade min
    95.2%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    148 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Carson
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    4

Directions

  1. Walk west on Augspurger Trail.
  2. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  3. Make a sharp right onto Dog-Augspurger Tie.
  4. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  5. Make a sharp left onto Dog Mountain Trail.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Make a sharp left to stay on Dog Mountain Trail.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Walk northwest on Dog Mountain Trail.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Make a sharp right to stay on Dog Mountain Trail.
  12. Continue for 600 meters.
  13. Make a sharp right to stay on Dog Mountain Trail.
  14. Continue for 700 meters.
  15. Make a sharp right to stay on Dog Mountain Trail.
  16. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  17. Walk east on Dog Mountain Trail.
  18. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  19. Keep left to stay on Dog Mountain Trail.
  20. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  21. Make a sharp left to stay on Dog Mountain Trail.
  22. Continue for 700 meters.
  23. Make a sharp left to stay on Dog Mountain Trail.
  24. Continue for 500 meters.
  25. Keep left to take Dog-Augspurger Tie.
  26. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  27. Make a sharp left onto Augspurger Trail.
  28. Continue for 4 kilometers.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Augspurger Trail
Jan 25, 2026 @ 7:50am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 25, 2026
Dry. No obstacles. Good views to the west.
Dog Mountain Trail
May 28, 2024 @ 3:31am
May 28, 2024
Peak flowers! Get out there!
Dog-Augspurger Tie
May 26, 2024 @ 6:39pm
May 26, 2024
A few muddy sections along the windy ridge line, but once you drop down into the deep woods it’s mostly dry dirt.
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