0.4 mi from the trailheadBig Elk
Campground · Idaho
20.0 mi out & back · 5,967 ft gain · 8,824 ft high point · Very hard
Via Big Elk Creek, Corkscrew, and DRY Canyon (7.0 mi)
In Targhee National Forest · Wyoming · U.S. Forest Service
This 20-mile out and back route in Targhee National Forest climbs 5,967 feet, passing near Palisades Reservoir.
5,967 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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