Elk Mountain Loop

Activity Notes

This is a conditioning hike!  We will go fast and steady in potentially rainy conditions. 

Note on the pace:  This is a steep hike, so going up we will aim for 1.5 miles an hour on the way up.  Also, parts of the trail are quite steep and rocky.  We will move more slowly over those portions.  Once we are moving downhill, we will aim for a 3-3.5 mile an hour pace.  However, trail condition, weather, and other factors may affect the pace. 

Please come prepared to maintain a fast steady pace, but also be able to accept that sometimes adjustments have to be made. 

• 7:50 Meet at the Sunset Transit Center (let me know if this is difficult for you and I will try to find a solution).
• 8:00 Carpool to the Elk Creek Trailhead
• 9:15 Arrive
• 9:20 Hike to the summit of Elk Mountain, eat a snack, and descend 
• 2:30 Return to the trailhead
• 2:35 Carpool back to the Sunset Transit Center