3.0 mi from the trailheadHogan Cabin
Campground · Montana
Hike
Elk Creek Trail
- Inside Beaverhead National Forest
- Camp 3 mi away
8.6 mi out & back · 789 ft gain · 7,186 ft high point · Moderate
In Beaverhead National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
This out and back trail in Beaverhead National Forest climbs 789 feet over 8.6 miles.
Elevation
789 ft of gain round trip.
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.
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