Elk Creek Trail

Hiking trail · North Coast · Trailhead near Forest Grove, OR

7.1 mi11.4 kmRound trip

≈2,119 ft≈646 mElevation gain

2,874 ft876 mHigh point

4 hr 11 minEstimated time

Moderate3.5 mi / 5.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Oregon Department of Forestry, Elk Creek Trail

Trailhead

Off Elk Creek Road, near Forest Grove, OR

Coordinates: 45.61032, -123.46664

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Overview

Elk Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.1 mi / 11.4 km near Forest Grove, OR. Expect about 2,119 ft / 646 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 2,874 ft / 876 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 11 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 869 ft / 265 m · high 2,854 ft / 870 m

Nearby

Elk Mountain TrailHiking trail · 0.6 mi / 0.9 km
Elk MountainPeak · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Kings MountainPeak · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Jeep TrailHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain LoopHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Elk Creek CampgroundCampground · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Oregon Department of Forestry.