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Elkhorn Ridge Trail

Mapped as Elkhorn Ridge Trail #3347

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Gates, OR

10.7 mi17.3 kmRound trip

≈4,144 ft≈1,263 mElevation gain

4,738 ft1,444 mHigh point

6 hr 43 minEstimated time

Hard5.4 mi / 8.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 7.3 mi (11.7 km) on FR 2209-201

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Elkhorn Ridge (#3347)

Trailhead: Elkhorn Ridge

On Forest Road 2209-201, near Gates, OR

Coordinates: 44.81544, -122.28844

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Overview

Elkhorn Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.7 mi / 17.3 km near Gates, OR. Expect about 4,144 ft / 1,263 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,738 ft / 1,444 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 43 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,822 ft / 1,165 m · high 4,705 ft / 1,434 m

Nearby

French Creek Trail #3349Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Opal Lake Trail #3372Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Dog Tooth RockPeak · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Opal LakeLake · 1 mi / 1.7 km
Sardine MountainPeak · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Sardine Mountain TrailHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Tumble Lake Trail # 3379Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Tumble LakeLake · 2.7 mi / 4.3 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.