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Elk Mountain Trailhead

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About Elk Mountain Trailhead

Designated trailhead with access to trails into Troublesome Basin roadless area. This is a non-motorized, multi-use trail. It is a moderate hike with camping spots along the way. There are plenty of opportunities for solitude during the summer months, but during hunting season, this area gets heavily used. No developed facilities. Setting is at interface of sagebrush/aspen/conifer forest area. Timberline is at approximately 10,500 feet elevation.

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Elk Mountain Trailhead
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1:10 PM

Sunrise

6:52 PM

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12:35 AM

Sunset

Golden Hour AM → 1:46 PM

Golden Hour PM ← 11:59 PM

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October — October conditions

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Location

Elk Mountain Trailhead
40.2155°N, 106.1414°W
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