Elk trails

The Black Elk Peak Loop provides an unforgettable hiking experience through the stunning Black Hills. As you ascend, you’ll enjoy diverse landscapes, including expansive forests, towering rock formations, and sweeping views from the summit of Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota, where visitors…

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,447 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,169 ft

The Castle Peak hike via Montezuma Basin Road offers a beautiful yet challenging journey through the heart of Colorado's Elk Mountains. Starting from the rugged Montezuma Basin Road, hikers are treated to panoramic views of alpine meadows, towering peaks, and remnants of mining history. Along the route,…

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,015 ft • Maximum elevation: 14,209 ft

The Tomales Point Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore offers dramatic coastal views, with sweeping panoramas of both the Pacific Ocean and Tomales Bay. As you hike along the exposed bluffs, you'll encounter a variety of natural wonders, including the iconic Tule Elk, often spotted lounging in the grasslands…

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,339 ft • Maximum elevation: 531 ft

The Caprock Coulee Loop Trail offers a unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit. As you hike, you'll encounter expansive views of the Badlands, including striking buttes and layered rock formations that display vivid hues of red and gray. The trail…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 659 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,444 ft

The White Bison Loop Trail offers a scenic and relatively easy hike through a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. Along the route, hikers can enjoy views of the serene Lone Elk Lake, the surrounding oak and hickory forests, and abundant wildlife, including elk and deer, which are often seen near the trail.…

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 387 ft • Maximum elevation: 617 ft

The hike to the Kuwohi Observation Tower offers stunning panoramic views from the highest point in the park, previously known as Clingmans Dome. As you ascend the paved, yet steep, trail, you'll be rewarded with vistas of expansive mountain ranges, including Sugarland Mountain and the Elkmont area. On clear…

Distance: 1.3 mi • Elevation gain: 348 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,631 ft

The Elk Mountain Trail offers a rewarding hiking experience with its gradual ascent leading to stunning panoramic views of the Wichita Mountains, Mount Lincoln and surrounding landscapes. Along the route, hikers can encounter unique geological features, including granite slabs and boulder formations, as well…

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 584 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,224 ft

The Bench Lakes Trail offers a captivating hiking experience marked by stunning mountain vistas and crystal-clear alpine lakes. As you ascend, you’ll traverse lush forests and open meadows, all while keeping an eye out for local wildlife, such as deer and elk, and on the Redfish Lake below. A few challenging…

Distance: 8.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,296 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,772 ft

This loop trail to Black Elk Peak and Little Devil's Tower is an absolute gem for hikers exploring South Dakota's Black Hills. This well-maintained loop starts at Sylvan Lake and offers breathtaking panoramas, rugged rock formations, and a chance to experience two iconic summits in one trek. While challenging,…

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,870 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,169 ft

The Black Elk Peak Trail offers a fantastic hiking experience that combines natural beauty and cultural significance. Starting from Sylvan Lake, the trail winds through dense pine forests, rugged granite formations, and features the famous Cathedral Spires. The climb is moderately challenging, with rewarding…

Distance: 6.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,503 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,169 ft

Lovers' Leap loop trail offers a delightful mix of scenery, starting with a climb through towering ponderosa pines and leading to sweeping views of the Black Hills. The rocky outcrop at the top provides breathtaking panoramas, including views of Mount Coolidge and Black Elk Peak, making the initial uphill…

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 738 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,682 ft

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Distance: 8.9 mi • Elevation gain: 3,488 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,180 ft

#Hiking #Snowshoes #Elk

Distance: 5.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,575 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,639 ft

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. #Hiking #MTB #Loop #Forest #PeterLougheed

Distance: 10.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,250 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,509 ft

#Hiking #Loop #Elk

Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 203 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,434 ft

Elk Falls Provincial Park. Vancouver Island. #Hiking #Loop #Elk #Vancouver

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 384 ft • Maximum elevation: 505 ft

Bike on the East Coast Greenway (ECG) via Elk Neck State Forest. #Bike #ECG #Nature #Forest

Distance: 25.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,322 ft • Maximum elevation: 197 ft

Hike to the Blue Glacier under Mount Olympus via Hoh River Trail, Elk Lake and Blue Glacier Primitive Trail in The Olympic National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Glacier #River #Lake #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 17.7 mi • Elevation gain: 6,299 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,135 ft

Loop hike from Banner Elk to Wildcat Lake via Lees-McRae College, Mill Pond and Hemlock Hill. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Lake

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 686 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,871 ft

Sunday Views NH

Distance: 33.1 mi • Elevation gain: 3,205 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,503 ft

Around Mount Kearsarge Klassic route

Distance: 57.1 mi • Elevation gain: 4,744 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,552 ft

Distance: 16.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,224 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,286 ft

Distance: 14.4 mi • Elevation gain: 4,285 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,934 ft

Distance: 12.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,943 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,120 ft

Pennsylvania, hiking

Distance: 2.2 mi • Elevation gain: 102 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,972 ft

Distance: 0.4 mi • Elevation gain: 75 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,972 ft

Distance: 6.1 mi • Elevation gain: 289 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,460 ft

Distance: 8.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,355 ft • Maximum elevation: 525 ft