Trailhead
Elk Creek Ridge Trailhead
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Elk Creek Ridge Trailhead
The Elk Creek Ridge Trailhead is a minimally developed trailhead that provides access to trail #035 the Elk Ridge Trail that connects visitors with the Commissary Ridge Trail, trail #171, which runs almoste the length of the Kemmerer Ranger District from the LaBarge Creek road in the north to Middle Fork Beaver Creek near the Forest boundary in the south.
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Elk Creek Ridge Trailhead
Sun & Moon
1:29 PM
Sunrise
7:11 PM
Solar Noon
12:52 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:07 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:14 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 22m of daylight
Elk Creek Ridge Trailhead
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Elk Creek Ridge Trailhead
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October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Elk Creek Ridge
hard · 8.07 mi · 832 ft gain
Hams Fork-Red Park
hard · 24.22 mi · 1692 ft gain
Indian Creek Ridge
hard · 6.6 mi · 627 ft gain
Commissary Ridge
hard · 31.65 mi · 1726 ft gain
Spruce Creek
moderate · 4.19 mi · 1318 ft gain
HAMS FORK RIDGE
moderate · 3.77 mi · 734 ft gain
Devils Hole Lakes
easy · 1.99 mi · 72 ft gain
West Bear Trap
moderate · 5.46 mi · 1606 ft gain
Things to Do
Elk Creek Ridge
hiking · Elk Creek Ridge
Hams Fork-Red Park
hiking · Hams Fork-Red Park
Hams Fork Campground
Hams Fork Campground
Hams Fork Area
Afton
Indian Creek Ridge
hiking · Indian Creek Ridge
Commissary Ridge
hiking · Commissary Ridge
Spruce Creek
hiking · Spruce Creek
HAMS FORK RIDGE
trail · HAMS FORK RIDGE
Campgrounds & Shelters
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