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Elden Lookout Trail

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 4.2 (17)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. Flagstaff
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“A tough, hot climb up Mt. Elden with great views. ”

Nick Wilder
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1.8

Miles

2.8

KM

56%

Runnable

9,280' 2,829 m

High

7,505' 2,287 m

Low

1,775' 541 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

19%

Avg Grade (11°)

45%

Max Grade (24°)

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Description

This trail is best done in the shoulder seasons, or early or late in the day. This trail is out in the open with steep, non-stop switchbacks all the way to the summit. Enjoy the great views!

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Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

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Nick Wilder
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  4.2 from 17 votes

#1

in Flagstaff

#1410

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  4.2 from 17 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Flagstaff

#70

in Arizona

#1,410

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Racers headed up on the Elden Lookout Trail
Sep 22, 2015 near Flagstaff, AZ

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Jan 9, 2021
Sydney Kydney
Smells like dog food or fried chicken.
Jun 22, 2020
Liz Roux
Father's Day morning with Ali. Steep! 6.3mi — 3h 03m
May 25, 2019
Kevin Gravina
5.5mi — 3h 30m

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