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Elk River

Inside Beaverhead National Forest

5.2 mi out & back · 741 ft gain · 7,446 ft high point · Moderate

In Beaverhead National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Elk River is a 5.2-mile out and back trail in Beaverhead National Forest gaining 741 feet to a high point of 7,446 feet.

Elevation

741 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.1 mi from the trailhead
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Out: 510 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

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.

At a glance

Length: 5.2 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 741 ft round trip
High point: 7,446 ft
Low point: 7,016 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 5.2 mi and 741 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 10
Trailhead: 44.8088° N · 111.6971° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today40°26°Sunny
Sun47°28°Sunny
Mon44°29°Partly Sunny
Tue35°25°Light Snow Likely
Wed37°27°Partly Sunny
Thu40°30°Chance Rain And Snow
Fri41°28°Chance Light Snow

Today: Sunny · wind 5 mph S

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