6.8 mi from the trailheadPine Mountain Lookout
Campground · California
9.9 mi out & back · 2,060 ft gain · 3,969 ft high point · Hard
Via Elk Mountain, Penny Pines Access, Campers Pass, Millhouse, Prather Access, and Prather South (1.5 mi)
In Mendocino National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Summit is a 9.9-mile out and back trail via Elk Mountain in Mendocino National Forest near Prather Mill and Elk Mountain, reaching 3,969 feet.
2,060 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 hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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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