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Mount Elbert: North Mount Elbert Trail
EasyOut and Back
San Isabel National Forest/Colorado

Mount Elbert: North Mount Elbert Trail

7.3 mi

Distance

3,819 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't have an editorial description for Mount Elbert: North Mount Elbert Trail in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,225 ft
Max:4,389 ft
1,164 ft
0 ft
3,225 ft3,613 ft4,001 ft4,389 ft0.0 mi0.9 mi1.8 mi2.7 mi3.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 26, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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Hunt context

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