Elk Summit-Monroe Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Grangeville, ID

2.2 mi3.6 kmRound trip

≈974 ft≈297 mElevation gain

6,404 ft1,952 mHigh point

1 hr 42 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Elk Summit. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.1 mi (1.8 km) to Elk Summit

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Elk Summit - Monroe Creek (#815)

Trailhead

Off Monroe Bear Creek Road, near Grangeville, ID

Coordinates: 45.87888, -115.52536

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Overview

Elk Summit-Monroe Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.2 mi / 3.6 km near Grangeville, ID. Expect about 974 ft / 297 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,404 ft / 1,952 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 42 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 5,423 ft / 1,653 m · high 6,401 ft / 1,951 m

Nearby

Elk SummitPeak · 0 mi / 0.1 km
Nugget PointPeak · 2.5 mi / 4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.