Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

648 m in total

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Parking

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1.86 km

Devil's Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Visited on the Elie Chainwalk adventure the Devil's Tower is an interesting rock formation. The distinctive columnar rock is formed when the magma cools and the crystal structure of this type of igneous rock forms these distinctive shapes.

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2.14 km

Elie Chainwalk

Highlight • Climb

Elie Chainwalk is an exhilarating 1,640 foot (500 m) long scramble along a series of chains attached to the cliffs. It takes around two hours to complete and you will …

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4.54 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

1.18 km

647 m

613 m

239 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.22 km

796 m

647 m

186 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 November

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