Elk Mountain Trail
Total Miles
3.0
Elevation
2,300.96 ft
Duration
0.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
Easy, 2-lane forest service road leaving Stanley Lake and ascending through the forest to various dispersed campgrounds. The Elk Mountain Hiking Trailhead also starts alongside the entrance to the forest service road. At the top, you will find a large turnaround area with beautiful views of the lake and Sawtooth Mountains.
Photos of Elk Mountain Trail
Difficulty
Easy, wide 2 lane maintained forest service road, good for any vehicle. Whether this road is maintained during the winter months is unknown.
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