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Elk Creek Trail #3510
Beginning at Elk Creek Trailhead, Elk Creek Trail #3510 immediately heads up steep switchbacks around a ridge. The trail levels out at the top of the ridge, entering Three Sisters Wilderness and winding through open forested stands adjacent to meadows and swamps. The trail passes by several lakes before connecting with the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 to the east.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 8/28/23: Closed due to Petes Lake Fire. See closure order and map. |
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| Permit Info: | There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for trailheads entering the Three Sisters Wilderness accessing this trail.
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | |
| Water: | None, bring your own water |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger Station |
General Information
General Notes:Close to:
Directions:
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Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Backpacking
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- ACTIVE FIRES: Petes Lake, Lookout, Bedrock, etc.
- FIRE CLOSURES: Wiley, Lookout, Bedrock, Cedar Creek, Beachie Creek & Lionshead
- Public Use Restrictions (Fire Restrictions) in Effect
- Prescribed burn planned in McKenzie Sept. 22
- Forest Road 46 open from Detroit to Estacada for summer
- Road NF-1993 across Cougar Dam closed for construction June 5-Sept. 28, 2023
Related Information
Highlights
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