Elk Meadows Trail is a round-trip hike of 17.3 mi / 27.8 km near Hood River, OR. Expect about 3,179 ft / 969 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,276 ft / 1,608 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 8 hr 41 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 2,979 ft / 908 m · high 5,226 ft / 1,593 m