Length: 17.07 mi
Est. time: 6h 48m
Gain: 1,776 ft
Loss: 2,692 ft
Max elev: 4,347 ft
Elevation profile
+1,776 ft gain · −2,692 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Elk Mountain Campground (Campground)
Highland Creek Trail
17.1 mi · +1,776 ft · ~6.8 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.