Elk Mountain and Kings Mountain are two popular hiking destinations in the Oregon Coast range. The trails are a little more rugged than typical Columbia River Gorge or Mount Hood trails. They are lower elevation than Mount Hood hikes so they are possible in the winter when Mount Hood trails are snowed in. This hike is done with a car shuttle. We'll drop a car at Kings, and then shuttle over to the Elk Creek Trailhead and start from that location.

Activity Notes

If hikes in the Gorge are elevators, then this is a roller coaster. Can be pretty exciting in inclement conditions or with snow. I will not hesitate to cancel this hike if I deem it too potentially exciting. Due to short days we'll do it as a car shuttle. Up Elk and then over to Kings and down.  May need microspikes and in one section there is a rope provided. A true "C" hike. Please call me if you have any questions/doubts. I'll monitor conditions and weather right down to the day before we go. 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 60 miles
Distance - Round Trip 8 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Maps OC-I
Awards Qualified Awesome Ridges Award
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