Elk Lake (OR)
Campground
12.2 mi out & back · 3,186 ft gain · 5,000 ft high point · Very hard
From French Creek Trailhead - East
In Willamette National Forest · Oregon · U.S. Forest Service
French Creek Ridge is a 12.2-mile out and back route in Willamette National Forest starting from French Creek Trailhead - East. It climbs 3,186 feet to 5,000 feet elevation.
3,186 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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Tue: Partly Sunny · wind 1 to 6 mph SE