Elk Summit Campground
Campground
19.0 mi out & back · 3,322 ft gain · 6,529 ft high point · Very hard
Via Swamp Ridge and Big Sand Creek (4.6 mi)
In Clearwater National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service
Via Swamp Ridge and Big Sand Creek, this 19-mile out-and-back route climbs 3,322 feet in Clearwater National Forest.
3,322 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
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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