5.0 mi
Distance
991 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 7m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Elk Park Trail is an out-and-back trail in Gallatin National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gallatin County, Montana. It is 5 miles long and gains 991 feet. The nearest town is Big Sky, Montana, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,922 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 2,210 ft |
| End | 5.0 mi | 1,922 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Sky, MT · in or next to town
- County:
- Gallatin County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Gallatin National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite HWY191-101E MM42.1
4.9 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite HWY191-101D MM42.1
4.9 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite HWY191-101C MM42.1
4.9 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite HWY191-101A MM42.1
4.9 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite HWY191-101B MM42.1
4.9 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Red Cliff Campground
5.5 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
Gallatin Gateway, MT
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