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Elk Falls Area-Big Falls TR 172

This is a rocky trail to a popular scenic spot that has a 65 foot high waterfall along the Elk River. **Use extreme caution near the falls as fatalities have occurred at this site.** Total Length: 0.5 mile Total Elevation Change: 40 feet Degree of Difficulty: Moderate Beginning Point: Elk Park Parking Lot Ending Point: Big Falls Average Hiking Time: 15 minutes (one way) Amount of Use: Heavy Blaze Color: Yellow Area Trail Map: None USGS Quad Map: Elk Park

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

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Is Elk Falls Area-Big Falls TR 172 reservable?

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