Kings Mountain / Elk Mountain

Tillamook Oregon Hikes

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Kings Mountain / Elk Mountain - Tillamook Oregon Hikes

There are two options here: the trip up Kings Mountain is simple but steep, but the loop that includes Elk Mountain borders on an adventure, with exposed scrambles and insanely steep hiking over a 13-mile good time.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Tillamook
Length:	13 total miles
Elevation Gain:	Minimal
Trail Type:	Loop
Skill Level:	Difficult
Duration:	3.5 hours to King Mountain, 8 hours for longer loop
Season:	Year-round, but there may be snow on top, so call for conditions in winter
Trailhead Elevation:	500 feet
Top Elevation:	3,400 feet
Local Contacts:	Tillamook State Forest
Local Maps:	USGS Jordan Creek
Topo Map:	Kings Mountain / Elk Mountain Topographic Map
Guide Book:	60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Portland Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Recent Trail Reviews

Faith

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Date of Trip: 7/16/2008

We only did the Kings Mountain trail (we did not do the loop). The trail i…

Melissa

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Date of Trip: 3/10/2007

Beautiful! Not trail for the casual hiker. I went up Elk Creek along the o…

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Labor Day
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Monday Night
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Tuesday
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