Elk Mountain Loop

based on 38 tracks & routes #47 hike out of 333 in
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40.6 mi
Distance
18 hrs 39 min
Time
terrain
4,573 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail in Olympic National Park.

This trail goes by Moose Peak, Low Pass, Grand Pass, Deer Park Campground, Green Mountain, Maiden Peak, Elk Mountain, and Obstruction Point Trailhead.

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A course through the Northern Olympics
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Alternate Routes

  1. Deer Park Campground
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 33.9 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Royal Lake via Royal Basin Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 7.8 mi
  2. Elk Mountain via Obstruction Point-Deer Park Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 14.6 mi
  3. Royal Lake via Royal Creek Trail #832
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.8 mi
  4. Moose Lake Loop via Badger Valley Trail and Grand Pass Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 9.9 mi
  5. Elk Mountain Loop via Grand Pass Trail and Badger Valley Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.2 mi
  6. Elk Mountain via Obstruction Point-Deer Park Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 24.5 mi
  7. Elk Mountain Loop via Obstruction Point-Deer Park Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.4 mi
  8. Deer Park Campground Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 37.4 mi
  9. Grand Pass Loop via Cameron Creek Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 25.1 mi
  10. Obstruction Point Trailhead Loop via Badger Valley Trail and Grand Pass Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.9 mi