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Elk Lake Trail #176

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington

Distance
1.2 mi
Elevation gain
95 ft
Est. time
30 min
Route
Out & back

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Elevation

4,787 ft4,692 ft
0 mi0.6 mi
Shown one way from the trailhead. The hike returns the same way.

About this trail

Located in the mid-section of Indian Heaven Wilderness, this short trail takes off from the Pacific Crest Trail near Bear Lake and drops down to Elk Lake (4,685' elevation). This trail offers fishing opportunities in Elk Lake and Bear Lake.

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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation from USGS 3DEP and other sources via AWS Terrain Tiles. Distances, elevation and times are estimates. Always check current conditions before you go.