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Idaho
Elk Clarke Contour Trail
1.3 mi
Distance
1,444 ft
Gain
50 min
Time
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Inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,444 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,444 ft
- Highest point
- 3,970 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,780 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Elk Clarke Contour Trail is a 2.66-mile out-and-back route in Idaho with 1,444 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,970 feet.
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