Elk Mountain Cutoff

Idaho

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5.6 mi

Distance

1,386 ft

Gain

2h 13m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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Newest 18 h ago · oldest 18 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    11 active alerts in Sawtooth National Forest; most severe: Stinson Creek Prescribed Burn Restricted Access

    USFSPosted Oct 3 · checked 18 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 72°F / low 64°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather18 h ago

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Elk Mountain Cutoff

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,386 ft
Elevation loss
1,386 ft
Highest point
6,849 ft
Lowest point
6,517 ft
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About this trail

Elk Mountain Cutoff is an 11.14-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 1,386 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 6,849 feet.

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