Trail: Elk Creek Falls
National Park: Clearwater National Forest
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Waterfall(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - Mushing
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Equestrian - riding
Fishing
Shooting - Archery
Shooting - Skeet
Shooting - Target
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Swimming
Swimming - Diving/snorkeling
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hang gliding
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Rock climbing
Rockhounding
Snow - Snow play, general
Elevation: 1300 ft
Miles: 2.1 miles
Desc: This wide, well-maintained trail is actually an old wagon road that provides access to settlements along the Clearwater River. This series of trails provides access to three falls that comprise Elk Creek Falls. These trails have a rating from easy to moderate. One section of this trail passes by an old school house site and several species of old- growth timber. The Upper Falls has a 20 vertical drop, the middle falls is a 70 vertical drop, and the lower falls has a 50 vertical drop. This series of trails is 3 miles in length and takes about an hour and 15 minutes to hike. The trails are well marked, and have interpretive signs at historic sites. This trail is closed to all motorized recreation.