Ascent of Elkhorn Peak on 2010-07-04| Other People: | Solo Ascent
| | Date: | Sunday, July 4, 2010 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | | Peak: | Elkhorn Peak | | Location: | USA-Oregon | | Elevation: | 8931 ft / 2722 m |
Ascent Trip ReportFirst half mile of Twin Lakes Trail appears to have been rerouted some time ago. Easy to follow, but different than depicted on topo maps. Great panoramic view of the Wallowas. Strawberry Range and Aldrich Mtns also visible to southwest. Return hike included sidetrip to upper Twin Lake. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 3898 ft / 1187 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 3898 ft / 1187 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 12 mi / 19.3 km | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Scramble | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 3698 ft / 1127 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 3548 ft / 1082 m; Extra: 150 ft / 45m | | Loss on way in: | 150 ft / 45 m | | Distance: | 5.8 mi / 9.3 km | | Route: | Twin Lakes Trail - Elkhorn Crest Trail | | Start Trailhead: | Twin Lakes Trailhead 5383 ft / 1640 m | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 3748 ft / 1142 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 3548 ft / 1082 m; Extra: 200 ft / 60m | | Gain on way out: | 200 ft / 60 m | | Distance: | 6.2 mi / 10 km | | Route: | Twin Lakes Trail - Elkhorn Crest Trail | | End Trailhead: | Twin Lakes Trailhead 5383 ft / 1640 m |
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