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1.3 miles
Distance
232 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
00:07:40
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
5,719 ft
Altitude min
5,917 ft
Altitude max
5,890 ft
Altitude start
5,909 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
27.1%
Grade min
3,527 ft
Distance climb
2,936 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:07:40
Avg time

Elk Crossing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area
    Orem, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #153182 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #213604 in Trail Running
    • #322672 in Hiking
    • #25365 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,863 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #4,570 in Trail Running
    • #5,725 in Hiking
    • #1,077 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

I prefer this route instead of continuing up Betty. It is a nice flowing climb, when linked to the Mouse, it is the best way to get to The Altar.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Elk Crossing Trail Reports

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Aug 8, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Boise)
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Jun 26, 2023 @ 5:26am
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Apr 14, 2023 @ 11:32pm
Apr 14, 2023
 Most sections of this are still covered in several inches of snow. No way around the snow
Nov 25, 2021 @ 6:48am
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Dry
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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      Loved it! Great views, smooth ride, could barely see the trail through the weeds though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elk Crossing located?
      Elk Crossing is located in Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area, Orem, Utah, United States. It is part of the Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.34006, -111.64711.
      ▼ How hard is Elk Crossing?
      Elk Crossing is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elk Crossing?
      Elk Crossing has 232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,719 ft to 5,917 ft.
      ▼ Is Elk Crossing a point to point trail?
      Elk Crossing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elk Crossing?
      Elk Crossing is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elk Crossing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elk Crossing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elk Crossing?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elk Crossing are:
      • August (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Elk Crossing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elk Crossing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elk Crossing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Elk Crossing. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elk Crossing?
      Elk Crossing is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 138 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 142 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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