3.5 mi from the trailheadLittle Elden Springs Horsecamp
Campground · Arizona
7.6 mi loop · 1,338 ft gain · 7,250 ft high point · Hard
From Mount Elden Trailhead parking, a loop with Elden Lookout, the Fatman's Loop, the Arizona Trail, and Pipeline
In Coconino National Forest · Arizona · OpenStreetMap contributors
This 7.6 mi loop from Mount Elden Trailhead parking climbs 1,381 ft in Coconino National Forest. It uses Elden Lookout, Fatman's Loop, and Pipeline.
1,338 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
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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