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1.9 miles
Distance
1,012 ft
Climb
2 miles
High Point
1,012 ft
Altitude change
10,487 ft
Altitude min
10,488 ft
Altitude start
11,499 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
48.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
Mount Ellen Details
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Riding AreaEscalante
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
This trail climbs to the summit of Mt. Ellen (11,522ft), the highest point in Garfield County. There is very little shade along the way. This route ends at the highest peak, but topo maps show "Ellen Peak" further north, which is actually a few feet lower.
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(38.085840, -110.802400)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Ellen
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Where is Mount Ellen located?
Mount Ellen is located in Escalante, Utah, United States. It is part of the Escalante trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.08584, -110.8024.
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How hard is Mount Ellen?
Mount Ellen is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Mount Ellen?
Mount Ellen has 1,012 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 10,487 ft to 11,500 ft.
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Is Mount Ellen a point to point trail?
Mount Ellen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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