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      The most popular mountain biking destination for Flagstaff, this riding area includes tech, flow, jumps, views and good times.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: National Forest
      Little Elden Spring Parking google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 10
      • 22
      • 36
      • 1
      • 2
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 19, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      73
      Trails Mountain Bike
      126
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Horse
      74
      Trails Hike
      127
      Trails Trail Running
      127
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails Snowshoe
      4
      Trails Nordic Ski
      4
      Total Distance
      104 miles
      Total Descent
      22,641 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,528 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,278 ft
      Reports
      814
      Photos
      472
      Ridden Counter
      20,580

      Photos of MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) Mountain Bike

      4 |
      Sep 1, 2023 @ 8:07am
      Sep 1, 2023
      trail: Big Bang
      9 |
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 8:52pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      trail: Dipper
      17 |
      Aug 24, 2023 @ 11:01am
      Aug 24, 2023
      trail: Dipper
      16 |
      Aug 24, 2023 @ 11:01am
      Aug 24, 2023
      trail: Dipper
      12 |
      Aug 24, 2023 @ 11:01am
      Aug 24, 2023
      trail: Dipper
      13 |
      Aug 24, 2023 @ 11:00am
      Aug 24, 2023
      trail: Dipper
      18 |
      Aug 24, 2023 @ 11:00am
      Aug 24, 2023
      55 |
      Sep 30, 2021 @ 4:59pm
      Sep 30, 2021

      Videos of MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) Mountain Bike

      Hardtail Rippin
      trail: Lone Eagle
      575 | Oct 8, 2021
      trail: Heart
      22:09 | 513 | Oct 13, 2020
      Top of Private Reserve
      0:16 | 1095 | Sep 8, 2020
      Private Reserve Happy Ending Crash
      0:06 | 1525 | Aug 7, 2020
      Private Reserve Happy Ending Crash
      0:06 | | Aug 7, 2020
      Owen didn't pull up
      trail: Lone Eagle
      0:10 | 1822 | Jun 4, 2020
      Rare Kangaroo Sighting in Flagstaff, AZ!
      0:11 | 478 | Nov 4, 2015
      Sunset Jump
      0:05 | 1025 | Aug 24, 2015

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Jedi
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 3:28pm
      Sep 23, 2023
      		 IdealUpper part is choppy from logging...deconstruct
      Lower Jedi Reroute
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 3:28pm
      Sep 23, 2023
      		 Idealdeconstruct
      AZT - Schultz Creek
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 3:28pm
      Sep 23, 2023
      		 Idealdeconstruct
      TV Trail
      Sep 20, 2023 @ 10:12pm
      Sep 20, 2023
      		 Drykev-bike
      Big Bang
      Sep 14, 2023 @ 7:58am
      Sep 14, 2023
      		 IdealThis trail is amazing after the recent...farmteamlb
      Private Reserve
      Sep 10, 2023 @ 7:32pm
      Sep 10, 2023
      		 Very DryIt's pretty loose, but it rips like...MattLane1
      Heart
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 10:39pm
      Sep 3, 2023
      		 Ideal Ideal for most of the ride, recent rains...AustinjVAXfC
      Broadside
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 7:34pm
      Sep 3, 2023
      		 IdealNice gradual flowy trail. Good addition...ba4jGB
      AZT/C - Sandy Seep
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 10:47am
      Sep 3, 2023
      		 IdealHike rewickham
      AZT - Sandy Seep
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 10:47am
      Sep 3, 2023
      		 IdealHike rewickham

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      flchelseawishlistroutePhoenicians Paradise
      Sep 26, 2023 @ 6:26pm
      18 hours
      Davidu3jBDDvotetrailSwell and 1 more
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 3:48pm
      3 days
      davcazcommenttrailUpper Oldham
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 9:37pm
      Sep 23, 2023
      deconstructaddreportJedi and 2 more
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 7:47pm
      Sep 23, 2023
      KentwagnerriddentrailBroadside
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 12:15pm
      Sep 22, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      davcaztrailUpper OldhamSix or seven downed trees across the upper...
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 9:37pm
      Sep 23, 2023
      kev-biketrailMiddle OldhamNice addition to replace oldam ditch connector
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 8:47am
      Sep 21, 2023
      packmanOHtrailDipperA fun descent that I would describe as a...
      Sep 17, 2023 @ 2:26pm
      Sep 17, 2023
      AustinjVAXfCtrailLittle BearDid this downhill after climbing New Heart...
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 9:45pm
      Sep 3, 2023
      foggnmtrailBig BangExcellent trail building. There's are great...
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 8:51pm
      Aug 31, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Fort Valley Trail System 9 15 42.9 km
      Observatory Mesa 14.7 km
      Campbell Mesa Trail System 8 2 15.3 km
      San Francisco Peaks 3 14 16.5 km
      Walnut Canyon 7 28 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike121102 miles20,853 ft49 miles2,526 ft
      		#459#2345249651310,642
      E-Bike5614 ft7 ft213 ft49 ft
      		#2,417480183
      Horse7465 miles10,266 ft30 miles2,526 ft
      		#20#17143518
      Hike125104 miles22,641 ft51 miles2,526 ft
      		#304#186896312902
      Trail Running127104 miles22,641 ft51 miles2,526 ft
      		#305#184396310948
      Dirtbike/Moto219 miles2,264 ft11 miles1,325 ft
      		2173
      Snowshoe4614 ft7 ft213 ft49 ft
      		#1,12813
      Nordic Ski4614 ft7 ft213 ft49 ft
      		#86741
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