Elkhorn Creek Trail
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Beaverhead County, MT
Out-and-back trail in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Beaverhead County, MT. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,201 ft (366 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 10 min
- High point
- 8,691 ft (2,649 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Elkhorn Creek Trail
How long is Elkhorn Creek Trail?
Elkhorn Creek Trail is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,201 ft (366 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,691 ft (2,649 m).
How hard is Elkhorn Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Elkhorn Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (93% under trees).
What can you do on Elkhorn Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Elkhorn Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Elkhorn Creek Trail
- Upper Elkhorn Mine Road Snomo Trail Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Hard · 6.8 mi (11 km)
- David Creek Trail Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Expert · 13.1 mi (21.1 km)
- Upper Elkhorn Mine Snowmobile Trail Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Moderate · 5.7 mi (9.2 km)
- Brownes Lake - Wise River Trail Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Expert · 13.3 mi (21.3 km)
- Crystal Trail Crystal Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Schultz Lakes Trail Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Moderate · 4 mi (6.5 km)
- Lower Elkhorn Road Snowmobile Trail Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Hard · 9.4 mi (15.1 km)
- Boot/Pear/May-Chain Trail Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
More hikes in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap