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Utah
4.0 mi
Distance
384 ft
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Big Elk Lake
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Big Elk Lake is a scenic alpine lake hike offering a moderate climb through Utah's high country. This 4-mile round trip ascends 384 feet to reach a pristine mountain lake surrounded by coniferous forest and alpine meadows. The trail provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography with relatively manageable elevation gain.
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