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Elk Creek Trail

Hiking trail · McKenzie / Three Sisters · Trailhead near Blue River, OR

17.5 mi28.2 kmRound trip

≈3,366 ft≈1,026 mElevation gain

5,351 ft1,631 mHigh point

8 hr 53 minEstimated time

Hard8.8 mi / 14.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.9 mi (4.6 km) on FR 1964 and FR 1964-456

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Elk Creek (#3510)

Trailhead: South Fork

On Forest Road 1964-456, near Blue River, OR

Coordinates: 43.94901, -122.03313

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Overview

Elk Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 17.5 mi / 28.2 km near Blue River, OR. Expect about 3,366 ft / 1,026 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,351 ft / 1,631 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 8 hr 53 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 2,943 ft / 897 m · high 5,344 ft / 1,629 m

Nearby

Elk CreekHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.9 km
Upper Elk CreekHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.9 km
Roaring River RidgePeak · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Olallie Trail #3529Hiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Frissell Crossing CampgroundCampground · 2.5 mi / 4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.