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Elk Flat Trail

Hiking trail · Eastern Oregon / Blue Mountains · Trailhead near Prairie City, OR

4.7 mi7.5 kmRound trip

≈1,184 ft≈361 mElevation gain

6,473 ft1,973 mHigh point

2 hr 45 minEstimated time

Moderate2.3 mi / 3.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.8 mi (7.8 km) on FR 1370

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Elk Flat (#362)

Trailhead: Elk Flat - East Trailhead

On Forest Road 1370, near Prairie City, OR

Coordinates: 44.32295, -118.38080

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Overview

Elk Flat Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.7 mi / 7.5 km near Prairie City, OR. Expect about 1,184 ft / 361 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,473 ft / 1,973 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 45 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 5,299 ft / 1,615 m · high 6,473 ft / 1,973 m

Nearby

Primitive Camping AreaCampground · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 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.