Trailhead
Elk Mountain Trailhead
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Nearby trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
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
Sun & Moon
1:10 PM
Sunrise
6:52 PM
Solar Noon
12:35 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:46 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:59 PM
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Waning Crescent
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Live11h 25m of daylight
Elk Mountain Trailhead
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Elk Mountain Trailhead
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October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Elk Mountain
hard · 11.9 mi · 311 ft gain
Wheatley Creek Cut Off
0.32 mi · 316 ft gain
Bill Miller
moderate · 3.69 mi · 524 ft gain
Buffalo Creek
hard · 11.12 mi · 951 ft gain
Paradise Creek
moderate · 5.16 mi · 1161 ft gain
Wheatley Creek
hard · 13.72 mi · 743 ft gain
M.F. Troublesome
hard · 10.95 mi · 1234 ft gain
Drowsy Water
moderate · 4.78 mi · 983 ft gain
Things to Do
Searight Mountain
Searight Mountain
Elk Mountain
hiking · Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 106.1°W
Buffalo Creek
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 106.1°W
Paradise Creek
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 106.1°W
Wheatley Creek Cut Off
hiking · Wheatley Creek Cut Off
Bill Miller
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 106.1°W
Bill Miller
hiking · Bill Miller
Campgrounds & Shelters
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