4.2 mi from the trailheadNottingham Campground
Campground · Oregon
Hike
Elk Meadows
- Passes a viewpoint
- Inside Mt. Hood National Forest
- 2,527 ft of climbing
9.0 mi one way · 2,527 ft climb · 5,273 ft high point · Very hard
In Mt. Hood National Forest · Oregon · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Elk Meadows is a very difficult 9.0 mile trail in Mt. Hood National Forest, climbing 2,527 feet to 5,273 feet. The route has a viewpoint along with Tamanawas Falls, Elk Mountain, and Newton Pinnacle near.
Elevation
947 ft of gain and 2,527 ft of descent.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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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