Reminder — You can select the order of your own photos in your Host Dashboard so that they will show up exactly where you want them to on your listing. There is a toilet at Elk Mountain. Here, go right (it's 1.4 miles to the summit) in a Douglas-fir, vine maple, salal, and sword fern woodland. The Elk Mountain Trail is located 8.5 miles from Cache, Oklahoma (OK) in Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. Bring your own tents, vans and truck campers. Take the Badger Valley trail to the east for a short time rounding Elk Mountain … The trail rises in lush woods under a canopy of red alder before a steeper section takes you to the Wilson River-Elk Mountain Trail Junction after 0.2 miles. Just past the cabin, the trail begins climbing through the trees and does not let up for almost 2.5 miles until you reach the top. It's unlikely you'll encounter other hikers as you pull yourself up the ridge's path. They also offer helmets for trail riding if you want them. Elk Mountain Trailhead Persons wanting to access Elk Mountain can expect to leave vehicles near Windy Saddle on Forest Road 285 and proceed on foot or horseback to the end of Road 285 and about 2 miles north on Trail 517. Elk Mountain lies in the Coast Range of Oregon in between Portland and the coast. After the meadow, turn left and go up the hill to the peak. About 3.6 miles from the Elk Creek Trailhead, you'll reach the Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Trail Junction, where the sign says the Kings Mountain summit is 1.3 miles away. Elk has a 925 ft (282 m) vertical drop, 27 trails (six greens, 10 blues and 11 diamonds) and two terrain parks. Winter parking is on the right before the closed gate. We have hiked up Elk mountain in Chilliwack region on 4th June 2016. Recreate responsibly during COVID-19. When we were high on the mountain and intense storm dropped visibility down to 50 feet or so and we didn’t get any views at all. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de mars à octobre. Also look for the pink ribbon on a tree. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation donates Candland Mountain Trailhead. Just FYI the last 13 miles of the drive are all dirt road. But for those brave enough to take on the challenge, this trail is one of the gems of Oregon's Coast Range. Start at abandoned forest rd 113 about a half mile north on Rd 112. It’s a short, but aggressive hike and climb with an elevation gain of about 1500 ft. in just over a mile and a half. Very beautiful wild flowers along trail as you go up. © 2020 Hipcamp, Inc. All rights reserved. status date description; Aug 27, 2018 @ 7:02am. Sign in and head up the trail. I did drive right past the first time! No animals along the trail, only 3 humans and 2 dogs. There are several trails on and around Elk Meadow. Gorgeous hike! Continue along the Elk River Trail which loosely follows the river, winding up the stunning Elk River Valley. Trail was also travelled by David Thompson (1807-1811), Father De Smelt (1850s), Blackiston and John Palliser (1858 ). Colonel Foster all the easier. After driving the winding Obstruction Point Road, you'll start this great hike from the Obstruction Point trailhead. The incline is steep at times but nothing crazy and the overall hike is fairly short. Reaching the summit of Elk Mountain is an arduous task. To West Trailhead: Drive Interstate … You start out at an out of the way trailhead a few miles shy of Marias Pass on the west side in an area called Snowslip. Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future. So, hone those technical skills. The trail climbs nearly 2,000 feet in less than 2 miles, and the steepness is compounded by loose footing almost the entire way. If not for review from Cam McNair would have never found the trail. Trail is a fairly easy hike along an ATV / snowmobile trail. NOTE: Road 21 is closed about 7 miles before trailhead as of November 17 due to the fire operations, Road 21 is closed about 7 miles before trailhead as of November 17 due to the fire operations. I was in love with this hike, one of the best I have been on in awhile. Skip the crowds in the Poconos and journey North to Elk Mountain, located in the beautiful Endless Mountains. Go all the way down the trail and bust a left at Barr Trail. Beautiful views, last mile or so was the hardest and a little hard to find the trail. Stay left for the Elk Mountain/Deer Park hike. Finding The Trailhead The trailhead to the Elk Mountain Trail in Glacier National Park is located in what is known as the Snowslip Area, which is about 38 miles east of West Glacier Montana, near Mile Marker 191 on U.S. Highway 2. The trail begins and remains in the forest for the first hour, with a friendly uphill grade. Check out this map of the entire Centennial Trail if you want to add more mileage on to your ride. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oklahoma/elk-mountain-trail After 32 years of offering the best in western pleasure trail riding, we are sadly announcing the close of Elk Mountain Trails as of May 1. 4.8mi Jul 20, 2019 Christina Ellington. Elk Mountain Map & Directions. Elk Mountain Trailhead is not operated by Hipcamp and can only be booked externally. But for those brave enough to take on the challenge, this trail is one of the gems of Oregon's Coast Range. Elk Mountain Trail is a 1.1-mile trail (one way) that provides easy access to the broad, mesa-like summit of Elk Mountain in Charon's Garden Wilderness, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, OK. Minimum of 7 scouts for all badge work sessions. Iron Mountain Trailhead. Elk Mountain Trail, located near Tillamook County, Oregon is a 1.8 mile hiking, trail running and walking trail with a top elevation of 2788 feet. The trail is pretty rocky here for about a mile. Head to the Iron Mountain Picnic Area off of Highway 16A (Iron Mountain Road), between Mount Rushmore National Monument and Custer State Park. I parked directly on the 4x4 trail as far as I could drive but there is a parking lot across the main road you can park on if you have low a clearance vehicle. Jul 11, 2020 Alex Illingworth. And on clear days, you can see the Charlotte skyline! The trail rises slowly, revealing amazing views of Mount Olympus and others to the south. With more than 2 Elk Mountain trails covering 26 miles, you’re bound to find a perfect trail like the Laramie River Greenbelt Trail or Medicine Bow Rail Trail. Elk Mtn Trailhead is not marked - actual location = 40° 10' 17.1876'' N, 106° 8' 19.7016'' W. Parking is best in clearing across CR-21 where old drill site is located. Indeed these mountains are some of Colorado’s most beautiful. Elk Mountain Trail Intermediate. "Horse" Merit Badge offered for additional fee. We had amazing views from the top, but must have gone too early for any wildflowers. "very well At a Glance. Finding Trail: © 2020 AllTrails, Inc. Tous droits réservés. Looks like Forest Service is trying to restrict vehicles and cure erosion problems. Remaining relatively level along a well-maintained trail makes the trek out to see the stunning Mt. There are two trails out of the trailhead. A beautiful trek, softer trail, few rocks and roots. And I did miss the left turn mile and half in at first but went back to it. This hike is not for the faint of heart, but its one-of-a-kind views are exceptional. There is a rusty metal sign at the entrance where someone wrote the trail name in chalk. Excellent place to camp better than to hike. I will definitely return. Beautiful trail. it's not marked but there is what could be an old sign at TH. Easy to find with the app and has a rusty sign right out front, so keep an eye out for that! Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier mais seulement en laisse. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/elk-mountain-loop-trail Elk Mountain is located in the southern part of Glacier National Park. Final approach up steep uplift is rewarded by a 360 view of Grand County. There is a toilet once you reach the mountain. Once above tree line, just keep heading up and you will find yourself on top of Elk! Go to the top. 27 trails. Eventually though, that valley ends in a moderate-to-steep drainage and headwall climbing into the boulder-ridden mountains. Trailhead. Easy incline for most of the way, the last stretch will have you breathing hard though! The views on the top are absolutely amazing and well worth the hard work to get there! Le sentier vous présentera des fleurs sauvages et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. Parking is somewhat limited, so park along the road somewhere out of the way. The Elk Creek Trailhead/Campground turnoff is at Milepost 28 (28 miles from Tillamook). The Elk Range has six fourteener’s and four centennial thirteeners. We’ve been named Best Overall Mountain in the Mid-Atlantic Region, and as soon as you set foot on Elk Mountain, you’ll understand why. We are planning on doing the hike again when the smoke isn't a factor. Elk Mountain must have spectacular views (the book Hiking Grand County goes as far as to say that the best views of Grand County are from the summit), but I will just have to use my imagination as to what they look like. Instead, keep going along the ridgeline. Boone to Hawksbill Mountain Trailhead: 32 miles (52 minutes) Blowing Rock to Hawksbill Mountain Trailhead: 29 miles (51 minutes) Banner Elk to Hawksbill Mountain Trailhead: 22 miles (39 minutes) Hawksbill Mountain Trail is one of many hikes that offers beautiful views of the Linville Gorge. Aug 27, 2018 @ 6:58am. Great downhill all the way with just a few spots you have to walk the bike. This trail challenged me but I could do it - for sure that last .5 mile is brutal for someone like me. 2020. Fees: No Fee. The Centennial Trail was created in 1989 to celebrate South Dakota's 100th anniversary of statehood. Trailhead Co-ordinates: 47.9184, -123.3823 Open map in new window. Learn more, I would like to sign up to receive email updates from Hipcamp. The trail is pretty rocky here for about a mile. Turn right and stay on Bighorn Road for 2.3 miles. Licenses should be arranged prior to hiking to lakes as they are not sold at the lakes. Fees: No Fee. The wildflowers were beautiful. The trail climbs nearly 2,000 feet in less than 2 miles, and the steepness is compounded by loose footing almost the entire way. It's unlikely you'll encounter other hikers as you pull yourself up the ridge's path. Cool views on the top but the smoke does hinder them. Hipcamp makes it easy to find unique camping experiences. Elk Mountain is located in the southern part of Glacier National Park. The trail was a good hike with pretty views of forest, meadows, and grasses. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation donates Candland Mountain Trailhead. Trail down peak 4239 is difficult to locate initially. Elk Creek campground and the Elk Mountain trailhead are located at milepost 28 on the Wilson River Highway (aka Hwy. The sign here states that this is the "Elk Meadows and Sahalie [sic] Falls Trailhead". Elk Mountain is a popular hike in Chilliwack. Mountain Biking Elk Park Trail Add a review #9 of 1,347 mountain bike trails in Colorado #60 in the world. Hood to the Pacific Ocean past Tillamook Bay. The trailhead is at the end of the parking lot. Jul 11, 2020 Alex Illingworth. While certainly not one of the Park's major mountains, this mountain proved to be an enjoyable hike and the summit views of the surrounding area are extremely rewarding. There is a toilet at Elk Mountain. With 27 trails ranging from green to blue to black diamond, skiers and snowboarders of all ages and experience levels can find the trail that’s right for them and enjoy their time on the mountain in the beauty and splendor of the Endless Mountains, just north of the Poconos. Soon, it becomes downhill. You will travel uphill a little ways (about .25-.5 a mile) before you get above tree line and are nearing the summit. A Great Trail!! Hiked up Elk Mountain halfway. There is plenty of mud and runoff. Beautiful views, last mile or so was the hardest and a little hard to find the trail. Learn more about our photo removal policy if you would like to proceed with flagging this photo for removal. Very informative and helpful. The trail will be on the right side of the road with what looks like a 4x4 trail. Exit 180 for East of Vail. Sadly clear views of the smoke from the WIlliams Fork fire on the way down. Stunning, absolutely stunning end!!!! Fairly easy hike for most of the way but it gets a little steep (with loose mud) in the last quarter. Rather, turn right onto Elk Meadows Trail. Though logged in the 1940’s for the war effort, the Elk River Valley has regenerated and has returned to a beautiful area. Drive 0.3 miles and park on the right near the trailhead signs. There are two trails out of the trailhead. The 360 view from the top was incredible, although there were a lot of ants and bugs. 4.8mi Jul 20, 2019 Christina Ellington. 40° 10' 17.1876'' N, 106° 8' 19.7016'' W. There's also a pink ribbon tied to a tree at the trailhead. You'll get caught in a swamp. It's worth the hike, though - awesome views from the summit! Great views even though it’s incrediblyyyyy smoky. Mountain biking is only permitted on the Powerline Road (gravel access road) in the province of Alberta. In general, the terrain through the beginning of the hike is fairly open, with large mountains poised on both sides of grassy valley bottom. When you open into Elk Meadow, the Elk Mountain Trail heads off to the west (left).DON'T take this. Not too hard to find, just drop pin on all trails trail head. So, hone those technical skills. Beautiful at the top. Elk Mountain is the undisputed leader when it comes to challenge and terrain near the Poconos. Elevation at the top is 11420’. The hike along the Elk River Trail to Landslide Lake is a classic Strathcona Provincial Park hike. Bueller? Call a ranger to learn more about this camp at (208) 935-2513. None of the rocks are steep or gnarly -- just enough to train your intermediate skills. Elk Creek Campground is a nice campground if you're looking for that. And to fish Elk Lakes anglers require a British Columbia fishing licence. Cultus Lake and Mount Baker are also prominently featured from the viewpoint. After driving the winding Obstruction Point Road, you'll start this great hike from the Obstruction Point trailhead. Aug 27, 2018. Views to the Northeast are dominated by Little Dog Mountain. Leave your vehicle near Windy Saddle on Forest Road 285 and head to the end of the road. To East Trailhead: Drive Interstate 70 East. ft.) lot listed for sale on 8/23/2019. no reports have been added for Elk Mountain yet, add a trail report. All Hosts should review and adhere to these standards around providing a positive Hipcamp experience, being a thoughtful neighbor, and serving as a responsible citizen. Limited Camping for Non-Profit Groups - … Cattle on the road coming in so drive with caution. Enter your email below to be notified when we get access. You'll reach the first major lookout on Elk Mountain in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. From there it’s about two miles north on Trail 517. Glad I started early. Directions to elk-mountain trailhead (44.253800, -115.127412) update trails status or condition Elk Mountain Trail Reports. It's not a very high mountain but the trail to it's summit makes for a strenuous little hike to a view that ranges from Mt. However, beauty doesn’t necessarily translate into good climbing. The directions on the app brought us directly to the trailhead. The trail rises in lush woods under a canopy of red alder before a steeper section takes you to the Wilson River-Elk Mountain Trail Junction after 0.2 miles. Started at 9:30ish back in the car at 12:30. You will see the popular Bear Creek Lodge to your left (north), and you will see a gravel road just past this guest ranch. Beautiful views on the drive up, but we could not locate the trial head with the coordinates from All Trails. A dozen or more trees across trail requiring lifting bike over or dragging underneath. But the trail is so beautiful with tons of trees and the groundcovers were all turning their fall colors. Pets are not allowed on other trails or in the backcountry. Elk Mountain Trail , Littleton, CO 80127 is a vacant lot listed for-sale at $99,900. Take the Elk Mountain/Wilson River Trail up past a sign. Could not find the trail head and the roads for the last 12 miles are no maintenance roads. You follow the 4x4 trail up the switchbacks until you reach an open meadow the road travels through. Trailhead. Trail is apparently seldom used and not well maintained. No one? With massive trees, stunning mosses and gorgeous wildlife, the ambiance of … The trailhead from the road and transition between the switchbacks and final accent are not well marked, but easy enough to find if you follow the map. Pretty decent 360 views - including Rocky Mountain National Park to the NE. Directions to elk-mountain-trail-20625 trailhead (47.610377, -116.648914) update trails status or condition Elk Mountain Trail Trail Reports. Just about every trail we set off on is sure to surprise us with jaw-dropping views. This epic trail crosses through prairie grasslands and high into the Black Hills, ending near Wind Cave National Park. Aug 27, 2018. You know when you are halfway when you come upon a logging road. Would you recommend Elk Mountain Trailhead? We had a great time. My sister and I went trail riding with Elk Mountain trails on an hour and a half trail ride. The parking area at the Elk Creek Trailhead only has room for 4-5 cars, but it is rarely full. When you get to the meadow you can see the four wheeler trail continue .Follow this trail 20 yards or so and go left up thru the clearing following a light trail. Setting this up takes just a few minutes - On Elk Mountain, the lookout is long gone and views are rather limited. After a short 1.2 a mile walk where you cross some train tracks, you encounter the cutoff and begin to gain the 3,000 feet over the next 2.5 miles. Centennial Trail via Elk Creek Trailhead Mountain Biking. Clocking in at around 4 hours return it is an easy day hike offering beautiful views of the Fraser Valley and surrounding mountains. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Olympic Peninsula -- Northern Coast. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/elk-mountain-trail We didnt have time for the summit but it was a sunny day and we needed some exercise. Explore more in our … Northerly views are dominated by Sheep Mountain and Brave Dog Mountain. I put Cam's coordinates in google maps and it took me right to the trailhead. 24 Trip Reports for this trail, below Elk Mountain Map & Directions. Elk Mountain Hike Info. Turn left and bushwhack through the trees here as there is no distinct trail from this point. Boy Scout “Horsemanship” Merit Badge offered for additional fee. We decided to give it a go. There is cell phone coverage at least for Verizon for most of the journey. Elk Mountain Trail est un sentier allez-retour de 4.2 miles peu fréquenté situé près de Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado. Hiked on Wednesday morning, only one around until decent from peak. As soon as you venture around the back side of the hill, you'll come upon striking mountain views, with Beaver Valley stretching out below. Mushrooms, ferns and peekaboo views through trees. Formerly an old lookout, Elk Mountain is a short but formidable hike. Lots of history at this location. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow… Nearby Recommended Routes. On the left, you'll see the Elk Mountain Trailhead with a sign-in box. Hiking in Oklahoma is all about the views. Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail metrics. Saw 2 bull moose, a herd of deer and a bunch of marmots and chipmunks on the way in. Ski Elk Mountain. Download the free Quanah Mountain topo map. See previous comments on how to locate the trailhead. Tons of wildflowers, hummingbirds, mountain blue birds, junkos, and a pair of red tailed Hawks circling overhead. The views/trails were beautiful. Take the Badger Valley trail to the east for a short time rounding Elk Mountain but make sure you don't descend into the valley. 26) about 10 miles west of Gales Creek, which makes it a nifty hike for restless Portlanders who need to work off a little stress. Trailhead Co-ordinates: 47.9184, -123.3823 Open map in new window. Turn left to hike down the road bed below a rock face. The end climb was enough to get your blood pumping and the views from the top were totally worth it! You'll have a couple of miles to grind up Elk Mountain Road on dirt doubletrack. Please do not bring dogs or other pets to the ranger led elk bugling program. The acres ( sq. … Leashed pets are allowed in the Elk Mountain Campground, in parking areas, on established roads, the Elk Mountain Campground Trail, and Prairie Vista Trail. A quick note for driving to the trailhead - the city of Chilliwack has installed signs leading to Elk mountain saying "Elk Mountain 1/7" and so forth to help guide you. We had a little trouble finding the trail. We saw tons of flowers, the meadow that others have mentioned was beautiful. 180 acres. The TH is not marked, there are other reviews that have done a better job describing how to access. The trail starts off level in a mixed forest until you get to a patrol cabin. Elk Mountain Hiking Trail, Chilliwack: See 24 reviews, articles, and 19 photos of Elk Mountain Hiking Trail, ranked No.9 on Tripadvisor among 47 attractions in Chilliwack. Reaching the summit of Elk Mountain is an arduous task. The trail head begins 2-3km AFTER the 7/7 marker, and is noticeable with some parking and a large sign with a map of the trail. North Chair at Elk Mountain accesses a top elevation of 2,667 ft (813 m)—the highest lift-serviced skiing in eastern Pennsylvania. One other pair of hikers, otherwise complete solitude. This moderate trail traverses a ridgeline up and down all the way to Maiden Peak. Elk Mountain-Elk Meadows Loop Hike (TH | < ... Bear right here and drive 7.8 miles to make a left turn and then another quick left for the Elk Meadows Trailhead. The last part of the hike that goes above timberline that leads to the elk mountain cliff was a slight struggle, as it's a decent climb in elevation. Our guides were great. Five double chair lifts and a fixed-grip quad chair lift provide access to the top of the mountain. COTREX is a project by the Colorado DNR and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Elk Mountain Trail Is A Low-Key Oklahoma Hike That Has An Amazing Payoff. A traditional Ktunaxa trail, this trail was first used by Europeans in 1864 to carry supplies to the gold rush at Wildhorse Creek and smuggle gold back to the US to avoid the 25% BC Tax. The views were incredible and the actual traverse wasn't extremely difficult making it a good mountain for less experienced hikers. Long steady rise to the top. Olympic Peninsula -- Northern Coast. There are 15 campsites up to 100 yards from the parking area. Reaching around 1500m in only 3.5 km, this trail is steep, but beautiful forest and mountain views help take your mind off the incline. 1 Description; 2 Fees, Regulations, etc. This trail is now fully accessible. The Elk Mountain trail is just over 3.2 miles from trailhead to summit and back, but you can proceed to either King’s Mountain or the Elk Creek trail for a longer trek. #647B is a 0.3 mile trail heading east to Bluegrass Ridge Trail #647. You’ll see picnic areas, a vault toilet, and a trailhead for the Centennial Trail Bypass #89B. Elk Mountain – 6.6mi / 10.6. From the trailhead, the trail heads north along the lake through fairly mellow terrain for roughly a mile. An amazing trail through the woods emerging into a meadow with a final climb above the timberline to the summit at 11,422 ft. We hiked this on July 25. Elk Mountain Trailhead leads to the mountain and is suitable for backpacking, equestrian, or OHV trail riding use. Great hike. I'm an out of shape 60 year old who still thinks she can hike. I would highly recommend them and definitely plan to ride with them again soon. Elk Mountain has an easily accessible trailhead, alpine meadows and an excellent view of the entire Fraser Valley and surrounding mountains -- with a strenuous uphill climb near … Start point: Elk Meadows Trailhead; End point: Elk Mountain (near Mount Hood) Hike Type: Lollipop loop Distance: 8.2 miles round-trip Elevation gain: 1445 feet High Point: 5,605 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: Summer into fall Family Friendly: No Backpackable: Yes Crowded: Yes (on Elk Meadows trail); not crowded on Bluegrass Ridge Trail Contents. It hugs the edge of the national forest as it proceeds straight south and drops elevation. While certainly not one of the Park's major mountains, this mountain proved to be an enjoyable hike and the summit views of the surrounding area are extremely rewarding. Race ya there! The trail levels in shady woods at a viewpoint over the big bowl between the two mountains. Fantastic short hike. Very disappointing. Along the way the hiker will have great views of the surrounding plains and mountains, most of which are part of the refuge. There is also a blue post there now someone put in to mark the turn. You can even see the nearby minimum security work camp from the summit cut out of the forest on a mountain to the south. Trailhead on this app no longer present. It was still muddy at places along trail up to meadow and a bit soggy coming out of the meadow. Views of the lake or spotty and in no way measure up to those on the Mineral Ridge trail. Review Intro. You'll see one trail going off up a hill to the right, and another that goes straight/left around a ridge. Elk Mountain Trails is sanctioned by the Girl Scouts of the National Capital Area. Elk Mountain has an easily accessible trailhead, alpine meadows and an excellent view of the entire Fraser Valley and surrounding mountains. Still some snow on the trail but easily navigable. At a Glance. The views do not disappoint. The last mile is open and hot in the sun and smoke. From there it’s about two miles north on Trail 517. Real-time Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watch Warnings help keep our community safe. Elk Mountain Trail est un sentier aller-retour de 6.8 kilomètres peu fréquenté situé près de Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado. But really, just the drive up there was spectacular. Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other riders about any issues on a trail. Take the Elk Mountain/Wilson River Trail up past a sign. Sportsmen and women now have permanent access to 3,800 acres of National Forest land in central Utah thanks to a collaborative effort among the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), Manti-LaSal National Forest, Back Country Horsemen of Utah and Emery County. The Elk Mountain lookout provides an endless view that is hard to beat. 1987-2020. The Elk-Thurston Trail takes hikers 4 km, uphill to an incredible viewpoint overlooking the Fraser Valley. I’d rate this a moderately easy hike. We integrate with the National Weather Service to provide valuable fire advisories to Hosts and Hipcampers. ELK MOUNTAIN TRAILS. For best results, use the customized Trip Planning Widget for Elk Mountain Trailhead on your website.It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. The easiest way to ride this trail is to leave a car at the Alkali Trailhead in the Fort Meade Recreation Area, then head over to the Elk Creek Trailhead. A FINAL FAREWELL. The Elk Range has a reputation for loose and crumbling rock. Distance: 3.6 miles, up and back Difficulty: Difficult Elevation gain: 1,801 feet Amenities: Parking lot, restroom at campground near trailhead The Elk Mountain hike … Discover and book tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and glamping—everywhere from national parks to blueberry farms. Good for many skill levels! Explore the best trails in Elk Mountain, Wyoming on TrailLink. Elk Mountain Trailhead Persons wanting to access Elk Mountain can expect to leave vehicles near Windy Saddle on Forest Road 285 and proceed on foot or horseback to the end of Road 285 and about 2 miles north on Trail 517. Took 125 and then 6.8 miles down forest road 112 (well past the large Elk mountain trailhead sign). Leave your vehicle near Windy Saddle on Forest Road 285 and head to the end of the road. Elk Mountain is one of the not so hidden-hidden gems in Chilliwack, BC. The trail was a little muddy in parts and there was a good amount of bugs as others have mentioned. The doubletrack switches back to the north, and you're less than a mile from singletrack. Hipcamp is working closely with the government to allow bookings here asap. Finding the trailhead is pretty simple. Long steady rise to the top. We tried to hike this one this morning but got 1.5 miles away from trailhead and snow was covering the road :( the road was CO 21. definitely could have walked but we ended up running out of time. Sharing is caring, y'all. Elk Mountain is a prominent mountain summit in the Rabbit Ears Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America.The 11,424-foot (3,482 m) peak is located in Arapaho National Forest, 12.9 miles (20.8 km) northwest by west (bearing 301°) of the Town of Granby in Grand County, Colorado, United States. Great hike through the forest to top. After the hour mark, the climb will get steeper. 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