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Elkhorn Crest Trail

Hard · Ivy

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Oregon

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23.2 km14.4 mi

Distance

480 m1575 ft

Elevation gain

5h 55m

Est. time

Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Biking
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "ground". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 12.3% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, high confidence.

Biking is listed because the access rules record an explicit permission — see the bike section below for its authority. It is never inferred from the terrain.

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About this trail

Elkhorn Crest Trail is a 23.2 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.

Play the route

Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.

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Elevation profile

Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.

Descent
472 m
High point
2558 m
90th percentile grade
12.3%
2557 m2411 m2265 m0 m11.5 km22.9 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bikes allowed

Legal access

allowed

Every imported segment carries an explicit bicycle permission.

Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

53% confidence - score 46/100

  • - Terrain: 12.3% 90th-percentile grade and 21 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: ground.

Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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Other routes within about 15 km.

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Frequently asked

How long is Elkhorn Crest Trail?

Elkhorn Crest Trail is 23.2 km (14.4 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 5h 55m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Elkhorn Crest Trail?

OpenTrail rates it hard. It climbs about 480 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 12%.

Where is Elkhorn Crest Trail?

Elkhorn Crest Trail is in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Elkhorn Crest Trail?

One mapped parking area sits within 1.5 km of the route, the nearest being Marble Pass Trailhead. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.

Can you bike Elkhorn Crest Trail?

Bicycles are permitted, according to OpenStreetMap contributors. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.

Trail data last updated August 2, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026