Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 4: Elk Lake to Golden Stanley
~2 days · 20 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 4: Elk Lake to Golden Stanley is known for
Section 4 of Sunshine Coast Trail is an official 35 km point-to-point section from Elk Lake Hut (OSM: Elk Lake Cabin) to Golden Stanley Hut.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,175 ft to 11,572 ft over 20 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.1 mi · 31%
- Downhill 12.4 mi · 62%
- Flat 1.4 mi · 7%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 4: Elk Lake to Golden Stanley?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 4: Elk Lake to Golden Stanley scores 22/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 4: Elk Lake to Golden Stanley take?
Most backpackers hike the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 4: Elk Lake to Golden Stanley in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 20 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 4: Elk Lake to Golden Stanley?
The Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 4: Elk Lake to Golden Stanley climbs roughly 4,721 ft total — about 236 ft per mile, topping out near 3,553 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.