Molalla-Elk Run Loop Trail
Photo: BLM Oregon & Washington, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 181 ft
- climb
- 1,152 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Molalla-Elk Run Loop Trail is a short out-and-back trail in Oregon covering 0.42 miles with 178 feet of elevation gain. The trail returns via the same path it went out on.
Local outfitters
- Horseback Riding Adventures Oregon19 mi away
- Tree Climbing at Silver Falls20 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Molalla-Rim Tie Trail · Deer Skull Trail · Perimeter Trail
Best time to go · Jun–Sep
Best time to visit Molalla-Elk Run Loop Trail
Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
47° / 35°
18 wet
Feb
51° / 36°
16 wet
Mar
56° / 38°
19 wet
Apr
61° / 42°
17 wet
May
68° / 47°
14 wet
Jun
72° / 51°
9 wet
Jul
81° / 56°
4 wet
Aug
82° / 56°
3 wet
Sep
76° / 52°
8 wet
Oct
64° / 46°
14 wet
Nov
53° / 39°
17 wet
Dec
46° / 35°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Molalla 7ne, OR, 10 mi away at 647 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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