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Elden Lookout Trail – Elden Mountain Lookout Tower loop from Museum of Northern Arizona

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Elden Lookout Trail – Elden Mountain Lookout Tower loop from Museum of Northern Arizona

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Elden Lookout Trail – Elden Mountain Lookout Tower loop from Museum of Northern Arizona

03:35

25.9km

890m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Coconino National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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10.6 km

Elden Lookout Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Enjoy this mild part of trail that slowly gains elevation and winds across the mountain before you come to the steepest section of trail. Plan to pass through pinyon-juniper woodland …

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14.1 km

Elden Mountain Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Elden Mountain (also known as Mount Elden) is Flagstaff's local mountain, towering over 2,000 feet above the city. Climbing this peak will take you through aspen groves, rocky outcrops, and …

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16.1 km

Sunset Trail near the ridge

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Just below the peak of Elden Moutain, Sunset Trail runs parallel to Elden Lookout Road. The trail has unobstructed views back towards the peak, and there are a lot of …

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17.1 km

Sunset Trail

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Sunset Trail is a really popular hiking and biking trail in Coconino National Forest. The trail begins at Schultz Trailhead and travels all the way to Elden Mountain, intersecting other …

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25.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

4.68 km

3.05 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

22.3 km

3.60 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,810 m)

Lowest point (2,110 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 8 July

30°C

11°C

17 %

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Elden Lookout Trail – Elden Mountain Lookout Tower loop from Museum of Northern Arizona

Elden Lookout Trail

Elden Mountain Lookout Tower

Sunset Trail near the ridge

Sunset Trail

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