North Fork Elk Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Sawtooths / Stanley · Trailhead near Stanley, ID

15.3 mi24.7 kmRound trip

≈1,214 ft≈370 mElevation gain

7,024 ft2,141 mHigh point

6 hr 51 minEstimated time

Hard7.7 mi / 12.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.1 mi (0.2 km) on FR 579GI

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, North Fork Elk Creek (#4029)

Trailhead: North Fork Elk Creek Trailhead

Near Stanley, ID

Coordinates: 44.42625, -115.42862

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Overview

North Fork Elk Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 15.3 mi / 24.7 km near Stanley, ID. Expect about 1,214 ft / 370 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,024 ft / 2,141 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 51 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 6,414 ft / 1,955 m · high 7,011 ft / 2,137 m

Nearby

Bear Valley CampgroundCampground · 3.1 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

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