3.5 mi from the trailheadLittle Elden Springs Horsecamp
Campground · Arizona

11.4 mi loop · 3,028 ft gain · 9,165 ft high point · Very hard
From Mount Elden Trailhead parking, a loop with Elden Lookout, the Fatman's Loop, Sunset, Christmas Tree, Little Elden, and the Arizona Trail
In Coconino National Forest · Arizona · U.S. Forest Service
This 11.4 mi loop from Mount Elden Trailhead parking climbs 3,028 ft to reach 9,165 ft high point in Coconino National Forest.
3,028 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.
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Sun: Areas Of Fog · wind 26 mph SW