White Mountains National Recreation Area

Ski Loop Trail
SKI LOOP TRAIL ELEVATION PROFILE

TRAIL BEGINS: Milepost 28 Elliott Highway
TRAIL ENDS: Milepost 28 Elliott Highway
LENGTH: 5 trail miles
DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate
ELEVATION CHANGE: 460 feet
RECOMMENDED SEASON: This trail can be used year-round, although there are wet and muddy sections.
USE: Light to moderate ski use during the winter. Light summer use by hikers.
U.S.G.S. 1:63,360 TOPO MAPS: Livengood A-3

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
The Ski Loop Trail begins and ends at the White Mountains Trailhead located at milepost 28 on the Elliott Highway. One can begin at either the Summit Trail or the Wickersham Creek Trail, as both trails start from the same parking area.

Starting at the Summit Trail (2,200 feet), the trail climbs for one mile to an overlook at 2,660 feet. On a clear day, one can view the Alaska Range and occasionally Mt. McKinley from this overlook. The trail then descends into a forested saddle for another mile. At the trail junction, follow the right trail for 1.5 miles to connect with the Wickersham Creek Trail. Once on the Wickersham Creek Trail, it is 1.5 miles back to the parking area.




Last Updated: 15 Sep 2010
Published: 29 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.

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