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Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain traverse loop

About this event

Elk Mountain and Kings Mountain are located in the Coast Range and are a popular hiking spot. The two mountains can be joined together to make one longer loop. This is a challenging hike that includes a downhill section where a rope is attached to assist with the slope. Expect this hike to take at least 6.5 hours to cover 11.4 miles and 3900‘ of elevation gain. See oregonhikers.org for a detailed description and trail directions. We will be going counter-clockwise from Kings Mountain trailhead along Wilson River hwy. 

Difficulty: Hard

Pace: Moderate to Fast

Hiking Distance: 11.4 miles RT (loop)

Elevation Gain: 3900 feet

Driving Distance: 180 miles RT

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Date

Sunday, May 04, 2025

Location

Kings Mountain trailhead
Google Maps link
12330 LA-22
Tillamook, OR  97141
USA

Trip Leader(s)

Gregory Adelman
503-506-2784 (p)
503-506-2784 (c)

Category

Hiking

Registration Info

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Hiking Trip Ratings:
EASY: Maximum of 5 miles round trip, elevation gain less than 1000 feet
MEDIUM: 6-10 miles round trip, elevation gain 1000-2000 feet
HARD: Long, difficult, and strenuous

To reimburse drivers for vehicle operation costs, the suggested donation by passengers is $0.10 per mile per person to the driver.