Elk Lake Creek Trail #559
Oregon
Free — you'll pick up right here.
8.7 mi
Distance
3,751 ft
Gain
4h 10m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 10 h ago · oldest 10 h
problem: Agency alerts
8 active alerts in Clackamas River Ranger District; most severe: Clackamas River RD Fires
USFSPosted Sep 16 · checked 10 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 55°F / low 55°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather10 h ago
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Elk Lake Creek Trail #559
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,751 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,751 ft
- Highest point
- 3,886 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,450 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Elk Lake Creek Trail #559 is a 17.3-mile out-and-back trail in Oregon with 3,751 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,886 feet.
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