Elkhorn Summit Trail

Statistics

Total Distance: 13.5 km (one-way)
Estimated Time: 4 - 5 hours
Average Grade: 3.6%
Structure: Linear - One Way
Elevation Gain: 486 m
Start Elevation: 1720 m
Max Elevation: 2206 m

Directions

The trailhead is accessed off the Lower Cascade Fire Road or via the Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch.

Details

This trail branches southeast from the Red Deer River trail, leading to meadows between the Red Deer and Panther Rivers. At approximately 4.5 km the trail branches into east or west Elkhorn Trail options which both end at the Panther River. This trail data is for the West Elkhorn option; the East Elkhorn trail is slightly lower elevation and similar distance. This is a backcountry hike.

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