Elk Lake Trail #176

Located in the mid-section of Indian Heaven Wilderness, this short trail takes off from the Pacific Crest Trail near Bear Lake and drops down to Elk Lake (4,685' elevation). This trail offers fishing opportunities in Elk Lake and Bear Lake.

This 928 m walk is easy-going and within reach of all fitness levels. Most walkers finish in around 12 minutes.

Point-to-point in layout, this trail takes you from A to B across the landscape. Consider your return logistics before heading out. The trail is officially waymarked as 176, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.