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Elden Lookout Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back

Elden Lookout Trail

Flagstaff, Arizona

5.3 mi

Distance

2,569 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 55m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Elden Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail located near Flagstaff, Arizona. Spanning 5.3 miles, the trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2829 meters (9281 feet) and features a significant elevation gain of 783 meters (2569 feet). This challenging trail offers hikers a rugged dirt surface, leading them through diverse terrain as they ascend to Elden Lookout. Known for its steep and rocky sections, the trail demands endurance and careful footing as it winds up the volcanic slopes of Mount Elden.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrocky sections

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

elevated viewsvolcanic terrain

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page

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