Elk Summit Campground
Campground
22.5 mi out & back · 4,831 ft gain · 6,392 ft high point · Very hard
Via Big Sand Lake (6.2 mi)
In Clearwater National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service
Little Dead Elk via Big Sand Lake is a 22.5-mile out and back trail in Clearwater National Forest, climbing 4,831 feet.
4,831 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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Thu: Mostly Sunny · wind 2 to 6 mph SSE