Little Elk Lake

California

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1.9 mi

Distance

822 ft

Gain

1h 28m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for mountain biking, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in Klamath National Forest; most severe: Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure

    USFSPosted Jan 3, 2025 · checked 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 66°F / low 42°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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Part of Box Camp Mountain

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Little Elk Lake

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.9 mi
Elevation gain
822 ft
Elevation loss
958 ft
Highest point
6,002 ft
Lowest point
5,148 ft

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About this trail

Little Elk Lake is a 1.89-mile trail at Box Camp Mountain in California with 1,156 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a point-to-point route through the Box Camp Mountain trail system.

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