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Experience amazing views all along this trail to the summit of Elk Camp.


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1.0

Miles

1.5

KM

47%

Runnable

11,326' 3,452 m

High

10,390' 3,167 m

Low

936' 285 m

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19%

Avg Grade (11°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The Summit Trail starts off the Sierra Club Loop. While it's a steep climb with some scrambling, the view at the top is definitely worth the climb. Along the way, enjoy a small viewpoint that looks out over Snowmass and into a big tree. This spot also works great as a resting point. The going is tough so it will take you a chunk of time to climb to the top. The trail is rated as a Black Diamond because of the scrambling rocks and the steepness. You can take the chairlift down (closes at 3pm) or run back down if your knees can stand it!

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Emily Duffin

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Trail Rankings

#213

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#1,349

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Top of the Elk Camp Summit Trail
Jul 28, 2017 near Snowmas…, CO

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Aug 24, 2022
Trevor Edie
Great climb! 2mi
Sep 22, 2018
Sara Shisslak