Elk Lake Creek Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 6.6 miles from Detroit, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
18,769 Steps 1  (8.7 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Elk Lake Creek Trail

Elevation

The Elk Lake Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,914 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,418 ft. and an elevation range of 1,496 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
8.7 mi2,418 ft3,914 ft1,496 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.5 hrs115.31,384 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.2 hrs0.00 ft1,384 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Elk Lake Creek Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Bagby Hot Springs, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Bull of the Woods, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mount Lowe, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Battle Ax, OR
  5. Topo Map: Mother Lode Mountain, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Breitenbush Hot Springs, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Detroit, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Idanha, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Bruno, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Elk Lake Creek Trail #559.

What is the length of the Elk Lake Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 8.7 miles (14.1 km) or 18,769 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Elk Lake Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.5 hours in one direction and in 3.2 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.