Elk Cove Trail is a round-trip hike of 9.3 mi / 15 km near Hood River, OR. Expect about 2,224 ft / 678 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,486 ft / 1,672 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 6 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.
Elevation profile
Along the route: low 3,271 ft / 997 m · high 5,476 ft / 1,669 m