Peak · Teanaway
Elbow Peak
21.3 mi round trip6,699 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance21.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,699 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,720 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Elbow Peak is a peak reached by a 21.3-mile round trip from Cayuse Trailhead. The route follows Sac Water Road, then Jolly Mountain Trail, then Yellow Hill Trail to the summit.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Cayuse Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.