1.9 mi from the trailheadMill Creek Cabin
Campground · Montana
15.7 mi out & back · 4,723 ft gain · 8,625 ft high point · Very hard
Via East Fork Mill Creek (1.7 mi)
In Gallatin National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
Elbow Lake is a 15.7 mile out and back route via East Fork Mill Creek to Elbow Lake in Gallatin National Forest, climbing 4,723 feet.
4,723 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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