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Elephanthead

Passes Elephanthead Mountain
Inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
3,431 ft of climbing

5.3 mi one way · 3,431 ft climb · 9,106 ft high point · Very hard

In Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This 5.2-mile one-way trail in Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness passes Elephanthead Mountain, ascending 3,431 feet on very difficult terrain.

Elevation

3,431 ft of gain and 194 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.7 mi from the trailhead
West Boulder Cabin
Campground · Montana

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Elephanthead MountainAlong the way · 4.7 mi in

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: 5.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 3,431 ft
Descent: 194 ft
High point: 9,106 ft
Low point: 5,721 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 45.5862° N · 110.4110° W

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Elbow Lake

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Inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
3,180 ft of climbing

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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Pine Creek

Ends at Pine Creek Lake
Inside Gallatin National Forest
3,676 ft of climbing

4.9 mi one way · 3,676 ft climb · Very hard

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 11 mi away

West Fork Stillwater

Ends at Jordan Lake
Inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
4,484 ft of climbing

19.4 mi one way · 4,484 ft climb · Very hard

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

Mill Creek Pass

Ends at Mill Creek Pass
Inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
2,373 ft of climbing

3.7 mi one way · 2,373 ft climb · Very hard

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

George Lake

Ends at George Lake
Inside Gallatin National Forest
2,746 ft of climbing

5.1 mi one way · 2,746 ft climb · Very hard

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 11 mi away

East Fork Mill Creek

Ends at Silver Pass
Inside Gallatin National Forest
4,663 ft of climbing

10.8 mi one way · 4,663 ft climb · Very hard

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today64°42°Sunny
Thu68°51°Mostly Cloudy
Fri66°46°Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat60°45°Rain Showers Likely
Sun65°45°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon68°47°Sunny
Tue67°45°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 5 to 15 mph NNW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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