![]() Scramble through a narrow cleft, and climb up another steep section of trail to get more views. You'll drop to another little saddle and then continue steeply up. The old snags are now shaded by Douglas-fir, ocean spray, red huckleberry, and bracken. The trail drops to a small saddle, and then rises precipitously again for more views. Then head up steeply on a rocky spine to a clifftop viewpoint over Highway 6 and the Wilson River. At a paintbrush/desert parsley meadow, there are open views to the west. The trail switchbacks, and you'll see large decaying stumps left from the Tillamook Burn. ![]() Here, go right (it's 1.4 miles to the summit) in a Douglas-fir, vine maple, salal, and sword fern woodland. The trail rises in lush woods under a canopy of red alder before a steeper section takes you to the Wilson River-Elk Mountain Trail Junction after 0.2 miles. Take the Elk Mountain/Wilson River Trail up past a sign. There are two trails out of the trailhead. The road continues over a bridge to a parking area. Once at the top, you may wish to continue farther, so consider the Elk Mountain Loop Hike or the Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop Hike.įor the Elk Mountain hike, start just past the Elk Creek Campground. Whitened snags from the Tillamook Burn remind you that this area was once incinerated by one of the most intense fires in Oregon history. The rewards are great, however, with far-reaching views down the Wilson River valley and lots of hanging wildflower meadows. The tread is narrow and, in places, slippery with gravel while there are several short but steep ups and downs. Thus, it is one of the steepest trails anywhere. Turn left, go 0.4 miles to a "Y" intersection.The hike to the summit of Elk Mountain gives you an elevation gain of about 2,000 feet in about a mile and a half. Turn right onto dirt road and go 0.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Continue straight on Hwy 17 and go 22.6 miles to campground sign. General Information Directions: From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Please be aware there is private property in the vicinity. Memorial Day weekend - The second Monday of September.Ĭampground host site is #25, a campground host may only be intermittently available. Direct link for reservations.įee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Use web site: for reservations or call toll free 87. ![]() Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance, but they must be made at least four days prior to your intended arrival date. Planned closing date of September 24, 2023 One access to the train is in Antonito, CO, online Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railroad or call (719) 376-5483 for more information. Consider a day trip on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. Elk Creek Trail 731, Duck Lake 732 and Posos Trail 732 can be accessed from here. There is public access to the Conejos River and Elk Creek. The campground is convenient to the South San Juan Wilderness. The understory is grass with some sites located next to Elk Creek. It is lightly wooded with spruce and some ponderosa pines. All other sites are side-by-side pull-through with no tables and seven grills. The campground is composed of three loops, including overflow camping. Camping sites 29 through 42 are located in the overflow loop (no picnic tables or fireplaces). There are 31 campsites (6 are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces, 3 vault type toilets, drinking water (3 hand pumps) and refuse receptacles for your convenience. Elk Creek Campground is for day use and overnight use.
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