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Elk Mountain #147

5.0 (1 Rating)
A steady climb up Big Elk Mountain.
4.6
mi
Distance
2,596
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
4.61mi
Distance
2,596ft
Elevation Gain
529ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
9,121ft
High Point
6,742ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts at the top of Muddy Creek Trail #272 and Current Creek Trail #271 between Current Creek and Muddy Creek. Climb up the ridge to and meet Warm Springs Trail #148 from the North. The trail then runs south and along the west side of Big Elk Mountain to end at Elk Mountain Ridge Trail #130.

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