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Elkhorn Crest Trail

14.4 mi

Distance

1,001 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 18m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Elkhorn Crest Trail is a point-to-point trail in Whitman National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Baker County, Oregon. It is 14 miles long and gains 1,001 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Sumpter, Oregon, about 7 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,268 ft

Max:2,554 ft

Gain:321 ft

Loss:309 ft

Trail Details

No bikes

Bike access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

United States Forest Service
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Where it is

Nearest town:: Sumpter, OR · about 7 mi away
County:: Baker County, OR
Jurisdiction:: Whitman National Forest · United States Forest Service

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