Elk Pass Trail

Elk Pass Trail is a 1.2-mile point-to-point hike in New York's High Peaks Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The route rises from about 3,189 feet to 4,514 feet, a climb of 1,392 feet, and is rated moderate. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.86 miles in, where the grade reaches 48 percent. The trail starts at a lower point of about 3,122 feet and ends at the high point of 4,514 feet. The climb is rolling, with a total descent of 249 feet along the way. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The Colvin Range Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Fish Hawk Cliffs Trail and Indian Head Trail are each about 0.7 mile off. Climbers can head to Pyramid Peak, roughly 2.1 miles away.