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Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Baker City, Oregon · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail
“Perhaps one of the most scenic trails in the US.”
The trail I took was marble trail I packed in 4.25 miles but was losing the daylight before I could make the lakes I started late afternoon around 2 saw a herd of goats got pretty close the first 4 miles of trail are pretty flat the last mile is a bunch of switchbacks the views are breathtaking I hope to be back out…
Amazing views. Trail from Marble Pass was gradual and easy. Goats all over. Didn't see anyone else on the trail all day.
The trail is in great shape and the weather is perfect this time of year.
Easy hike along top of elkhorns. Lovely views of both sides. Sadly didn't see any mountain goats but there was recent evidence. Enjoyed a variety of sunshine, wind, rain, and sleet. Still had snow to climb over in spots at the end of june
Trail conditions & character
“Perhaps one of the most scenic trails in the US.”
Plan your run at Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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