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1.1 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:05:11
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
3,216 ft
Altitude min
3,243 ft
Altitude max
3,217 ft
Altitude start
3,245 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
2,333 ft
Distance climb
623 ft
Distance down
2,927 ft
Distance flat
00:05:11
Avg time
Elk ranch loop Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPeterson Ridge
Sisters, Oregon -
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
This trail connects the Sisters High School to Crossroads trail to the Peterson Ridge Trail (PRT) via the PRT Whychus Footbridge Tie Trial to the west. And to the south it connects to the Whychus Footbridge - Met-Win Tie Trail. While technically not a loop, this trail allows users to create loops within the trail system.
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- 8 miles avg distance
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(44.291380, -121.573940)
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Nearby Trails
- Hs Connector 1,850 ft
- Edgington Rd 3,999 ft
- B-s Logging Road 1 mile
- Sisters Tie 2 miles
- Peterson Ridge Trail West - Lower 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elk ranch loop
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Where is Elk ranch loop located?
Elk ranch loop is located in Peterson Ridge, Sisters, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Peterson Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.29138, -121.57394.
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How hard is Elk ranch loop?
Elk ranch loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Elk ranch loop?
Elk ranch loop has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,216 ft to 3,243 ft.
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Is Elk ranch loop a point to point trail?
Elk ranch loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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