3.5 mi from the trailheadLittle Elden Springs Horsecamp
Campground · Arizona
15.6 mi out & back · 5,054 ft gain · 9,279 ft high point · Very hard
From Mount Elden Trailhead parking via Elden Lookout and the Fatman's Loop (2.6 mi)
In Coconino National Forest · Arizona · U.S. Forest Service
This 15.6 mi out and back from Mount Elden Trailhead parking ascends 5,054 ft to reach 9,279 ft high point in Coconino National Forest.
5,054 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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