Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Oregon, United States

21.5 miles (34.6 km) · 2,292 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail route traverses 21.5 miles through Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Oregon, United States. Elevation gain totals 2,292 feet, with 2,656 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 3.3 miles with 350 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 108 feet per mile. About 80% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 11.5 puts it in the top 30.549999999999997% of challenging routes at this distance. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Oregon.