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Elephant Mountain 50 Mile Race


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Map Key

50.9

Miles

82.0

KM

95%

Runnable

3,861' 1,177 m

High

2,063' 629 m

Low

5,105' 1,556 m

Up

5,101' 1,555 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs No Dogs

Overview

Elephant Mountain 50 Miler

Description

Description copied from aravaiparunning.com/elephan…. Amazing race and organizers, ready to NOT get lost in the Tonto National Forest!

"Runners will follow Trail 4 north, skirting the west side of Skull Mesa with Cave Creek just a few hundred feet west of the trail as you'll cross through the beautiful Chalk Canyon on your way to Seven Springs. After receiving aid at Seven Springs, runners will head south past Cartwright Ranch and hop on the Cottonwood Trail which will eventually become the Maricopa Trail and follow this all the way back around the east side of Skull Mesa, passing through canyons and old abandoned campgrounds until you meet back up with Trail 4 at Cave Creek.

From here you'll continue south, crossing over Cave Creek 2-3 times until you reach the short service road that will pop you out at Spur Cross Aid. 36 miles in the books! The remaining 14 miles will be following the Maricopa Trail back up to the base of Elephant Mountain and eventually returning to the Cave Creek Regional Park where you'll head east on Go John through Gunsight Pass and enjoy a fantastic descent via Quartz and Slade Trails as you make your way to the finish line."

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Adam Coles

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Cactus field
Apr 1, 2020 near Carefree, AZ
Trail split
Apr 1, 2020 near Carefree, AZ
Creek
Apr 1, 2020 near Carefree, AZ
A crested suguaro cactus, one of at least 2 along this trail.
Jan 27, 2019 near Carefree, AZ
poppies on the Spur Cross Trail
Mar 25, 2019 near Cave Creek, AZ
Beginning of steep section on Spur Cross Trail. The summit is not far so gut it out for the great views.
Mar 25, 2019 near Cave Creek, AZ

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