Oregon · Hiking

Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail

22.8 mi
one way
2,647 ft
climb
8,387 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Is Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Whitman Ranger District. It doesn't name Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Whitman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail is a 22.8-mile point-to-point route in Oregon's Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, within the Whitman Ranger District. It is a long, steep outing, with a total elevation gain of 2,647 feet and a high point of 8,387 feet. The trail is rated expert, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The climb is steady, with the steepest stretch at about 18.8 miles, where the grade reaches 19%. The route starts at Marble Pass Trailhead, and the trip is estimated to take about nine hours. Bikes are not allowed on this trail. The trail's low point is 7,173 feet, and the route ends with a total loss of 3,256 feet. That makes it a serious commitment, and the Forest Service's own trailhead is the starting point. Twin Lakes Trail lies about 3 miles away, and Union Creek Campground is about 6 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Powder River, about 5 miles away, and the Pole Creek Ridge Trail is roughly 6 miles from the route.

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