In a mere 2.75 miles, the trail gains more than 2,000 feet of elevation, and it is rocky the whole way. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites . It leads up to Elden Mountain, which towers over 9,000 feet high and features an overlook point with some of the most breathtaking views in Arizona. Elden Lookout Trail #4, Flagstaff Arizona, 9/1/2018, 5.4 Miles Roundtrip, 2,422' of Accumulated Elevation Gain. Kind of a let down at the top. Very rocky. We hiked the trail starting in Elden, to Sunset, then Heart. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. I love that curly haired banana yucca dot the trail while sprawling old as shit alligator juniper trees look on. Elden Lookout Trail No. Aside from that I am just getting back into hiking and I appreciated the juxtaposition this trail presents. Fun trail! Directions from Flagstaff: The best access to the Heart Trail, would be to begin at the Elden Lookout Trailhead. Easy to locate the trailhead, park, and navigate the trail itself. The Elden Lookout Trail ascends to the top of Mt Elden (9262') in Flagstaff, AZ. Filmed the experience in 4k. Click [ larger image ]. That's where the Sunset Trail sign is and when you look down to the right, the road to the top of Elden. Add a Symbol . Everyone was polite and then scenery was truly breathtaking!!! Share a Gem . The junctions are well signed and the trail is easy to follow. Because the trail is already a long loop, and we didn’t want to risk potentially adding up to 3 additional miles and run low on any reserves... we hiked a little over a mile of the new Heart then jumped back on the old. Directions to the Trail: Take Hwy 180 northwest about 2 miles out of Flagstaff in the direction of Grand Canyon National Park. The top offers nice views but you are basically in a parking lot with buildings and towers and maybe service trucks around, so it's not exactly naturey up there. Very steep. Good hike, nice views! Elden's longest trail at 5.5 miles, it begins at the north end of Buffalo Park (elev. The women's winner was Missy Verhaeghe, 54m56s. For the Elden Lookout Trail. The last mile and a half to the Sunset Trail is strenuous with a fair share of easy and moderate. Sign Up or Log In. It is prone to high winds. Taking other … In 2012 the Flagstaff Ultra-running Club put on a free race event on the route. Near Flagstaff, Arizona. 4, ranked No.63 on Tripadvisor among 73 attractions in Flagstaff. The first part going up is a workout! It is by far the most-traveled route up the mountain, but that does not mean it is easy. Personally, I think that the elevation gain should translate into some extra mileage! I hiked the Heart Trail on 10/2. The hike was slightly rocky and the hike up was steep in some parts but fine. Not sure about the N/NW side of Sunset after the Heart turn. Expensive but worth it. Like others, I ended up on an unmarked (also not on alltrails map) bike trail at some point. But it was a good hike for two people who are not in the best of shape. Elden Lookout Trail is a 6.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Flagstaff, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. I started at the Sandy Seep Trailhead on 11/16/2019 @7:30 a.m. Elden. Filmed the experience in 4k. Home. A lot of loose rock and if you want to follow the guide via this app, you will hit an odd fork where a bike path and a rocky trail are present. Would return! Glad I didn’t bring my dog because I am exhausted as it is. pet friendly as well! And brushing shoulders with the aspen stands at the top? Not so much the steepness but it's very rocky and tough on the bottom of your feet (like loose cobblestones) I suggest wearing thick wool socks and sturdy hiking boots. Password help. Elden Lookout, Sunset, and Heart Trails Loop is a 9.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Flagstaff, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. the 2nd mile and a half is moderate and rocky. Connect with Facebook. This is a nice addition to the shorter Elden Lookout out and back if you’re looking for extra miles and sunshine. Once I started to drop in elevation the sweatshirt and beanie went back into the backpack. A great fall hike. We were told this is the best hiking trail in the area and we weren't disappointed. Stunning landscapes challenging terrain for a beginner. I got up around 5PM, had a nice golden hour and the sun was setting as I walked down. Elden Lookout Trail No. The Elden Lookout trail winds up the slopes of Mt. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2,202 ft blue climb. Not ideal if you’re looking to move quickly. OR. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until November. It was a challenging hike but got it done. 4, Flagstaff: See 2 reviews, articles, and photos of Elden Lookout Trail No. I hiked it in high cross winds (30-40mph) some few years ago & it terrified me to the point I’ve had vertigo climbing anything for the last 10 years. There are several trails in the area, but they are flat and skirt the base of the mountains. The highest point is at about 9,200 feet and includes a magnificent view of northern Arizona. Les randonneurs, les cyclistes, et les cavaliers peuvent atteindre le dessus du b?ti Elden et Elden Lookout Tower peut ?tre acc?d? Your feet will love the last half hour to the Upper Oldham Junction. great trail, felt the elevation a bit... beautiful day, It was great! I was the only car in the parking lot. Afterwards it was more moderate. Due to the recent fire I only reached the Sunset trail and then returned the same way. Sunset at least as far as i went. The north side of Mt Eldon were slick with snow/ice from recent snowfall. People hike Elden Lookout Trail nearly every day. Find . Elden Lookout Trail is a 10.1 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Flagstaff, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. And the trails Elden provides makes enjoying this beautiful area that much easier. After the paved road turns east, go straight on Elden Lookout Road when the road forks. I started around 3:40PM, and there were still a decent number of cars in the parking lot. status date description; Dec 17, 2019 @ 12:23pm. The western portion of this trail along the ridge is closed through 12-31-19 due to the Museum Fire. Definitely fun and some great picture opportunities! I wear the Smart Wool brand with the extra cushion. HAZ uses cookies . It was super windy on the ridge line but the views behind me were fantastic. Eric Bohn won that race with a time of 36m56s. All in all a great hike. While it is smoother than the original, it is also longer. The trailhead said 5 miles, not sure where AllTrails got the 6.3 miles. there were quite a few other people on the trail Wednesday afternoon, but everyone was nice. Went out Christmas Tree and about halfway up Heart Trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail … I will definitely be doing this again! Directions to elden-lookout-trail trailhead (35.241410, -111.597220) update trails status or condition Elden Lookout Trail Trail Reports. This trail is out in the open with steep, non-stop switchbacks all the way to the summit. Beautiful colors and a great view at the top! After that, the decent is narrow, poorly marked, and loose rock for about 2 miles. But you can step around them if you aren't in a hurry. Can view it here for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQZrlnJwndk. The tower is … Ran into snow covered trails near the top, had to scramble some. 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