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Elk Creek Trail Hiking trail · Spokane and Northeast · Nearest town: Metaline Falls, 3.3 mi / 5.2 km away
3.6 mi5.8 km Round trip
≈915 ft≈279 m Elevation gain
3,054 ft931 m High point
2 hr 11 min Estimated time
Moderate 1.8 mi / 2.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
Pass: No pass needed (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Trailhead: Elk Creek Trailhead
Off Mill Pond Picnic Area Road, near Metaline Falls, WA
Coordinates: 48.85923, -117.30065
Overview Elk Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.6 mi / 5.8 km near Metaline Falls, WA. Expect about 915 ft / 279 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,054 ft / 931 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 11 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 2,566 ft / 782 m · high 3,035 ft / 925 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Lengths and elevation gain for hand-picked trails come from the Washington Trails Association (WTA), linked on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use