Elk Creek Falls
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Elk Creek Falls
USDA Forest Service
Backcountry Trail
- Length
2.1 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
(1 review)
- Length
2.1 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
This wide, well-maintained trail is actually an old wagon road that provides access to settlements along the Clearwater River. This series of trails provides access to three falls that comprise Elk Creek Falls.
Location: Elk River, Idaho
- States: Idaho
- Counties: Clearwater
This wide, well-maintained trail is actually an old wagon road that provides access to settlements along the Clearwater River. This series of trails provides access to three falls that comprise Elk Creek Falls. These trails have a rating from easy to moderate. One section of this trail passes by an old schoolhouse site and several species of old-growth timber. The Upper Falls has a 20' vertical drop, the middle falls is a 70' vertical drop, and the lower falls has a 50' vertical drop. This series of trails is three miles in length and takes about an hour and 15 minutes to hike. The trails are well-marked and have interpretive signs at historic sites. This trail is closed to all motorized recreation.
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Reviews
Great views
Hiked this trail for the first time with family and dogs. This is trail has gentle grade following just below the ridge line. Great views of surrounding mountains throughout the hike. We went about 5 miles one way then back, but the trail was still going. Very gradual incline friendly to most people I would say. High clearance rig recommend for the last 5 miles of drive to trail beginning.
Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Swimming Dogs, off leash Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeingOther Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Snow, snow play general
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Duane AnnisClearwater National Forest
Clearwater National Forest
Orofino, ID 83544
[email protected] • (207) 476-4450
fsweb.clearwater.r1.fs.fed.u
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More Details
- Elevation (low): 1200
- Elevation (high): 1300
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Soil
- Surfaces (additional): Soil
- Tread Width (average): 48"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 10
- Tread Grade (maximum): 15
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Dec 15, 1988