Hard

Elk River Trail

Kansas

Distance15 mi
Est. time~5 hr 24 min
Elevation gain800 ft
RoutePoint to point
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Elk River Trail is a hard 15-mile point to point hike in Kansas with about 800 ft of elevation gain. a rocky bluff trail along the lake.

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