Elk Lake Trailhead
From Portland Hikers Field Guide
- Driving distance from Portland: 3 hours
- Latitude: 44.82410
- Longitude: -122.11437
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- Elevation: 3720 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 2.5 hours
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Hikes starting here
- Elk Lake Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- NW Forest Pass required
Driving Directions
From Portland, drive south on I-5 to Salem. Head east in Highway 22 to Detroit. Turn on to Breitenbush Road #46. Drive four and a half miles to FS Road 4696, where you'll turn left. After 0.7 miles, turn left again, on to FS Road 4697. Follow FS Road 4697 for 9 and a half miles, then turn left on to a side road. The camping area is about a half mile ahead.
Other Notes
The last two miles of road is not maintained. It's very rough and rocky and not recommended for normal cars.