Mount Elden Loop route

Name: Mount Elden Loop
Address: Flagstaff, AZ

near Flagstaff, AZ

19.8 miles

Distance

2,107 ft

Climb

-2,105 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

1 ft

Altitude change

6,939 ft

Altitude min

7,155 ft

Altitude start

7,156 ft

Altitude end

-32.6%

Grade max

26.3%

Grade min

9 miles

Distance climb

9 miles

Distance down

2 miles

Distance flat

A classic XC / Trail ride in Flagstaff. Nothing too challenging but lots of fun and many great view. The milage can be deceiving; expect the ride to take a bit longer than you might think. The trail network on the south side of Elden is very convoluted and can be hard to navigate if you are unfamiliar so be prepared.

Detailed Description

Mount Elden Loop is a 20 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Flagstaff Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 2,107 ft with a max elevation of 8,076 ft then descends -2,105 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 11, 2026)

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Stats

Distance

20 miles
Avg time

2 hr 18 min
Altitude min

6,939 ft
Altitude start

7,155 ft
Altitude end

7,156 ft
Climb

2,107 ft
Descent

-2,105 ft
Grade max

-32.6%
Grade min

26.3%
Distance climb

9 miles
Distance down

9 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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Trails in Route

	Schultz Creek				240 ft
	Sunset (Lower)				1,896 ft
	AZT - Little Elden Trail				5 miles
	AZT - Little Elden Trail				1 mile
	Christmas Tree				2 miles
	Forces Of Nature				4,452 ft
	Pipeline Connector				351 ft
	Pipeline Road				584 ft
	Winifred Ranch				200 ft
	Forces Of Nature				2 miles
	AZT- Lower Oldham Trail				118 ft
	Night Ranger				3,848 ft
	AZT - Rocky Ridge Connector Trail				2,372 ft
	Rocky Ridge Trail				2 miles
	Schultz Creek				807 ft

Details

Riding area

Flagstaff
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

19

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trail	date	description
Schultz Creek	Jun 3, 2026 @ 12:39pm (America/Phoenix) Jun 3, 2026
Christmas Tree	May 2, 2026 @ 7:56pm (America/Phoenix) May 2, 2026
AZT - Little Elden Trail	May 2, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/Phoenix) May 2, 2026
Sunset (Lower)	Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:37pm (America/Phoenix) Apr 11, 2026	Tree down 1.5km from Sunset Trailhead
Rocky Ridge Trail	Sep 25, 2025 @ 10:38am (America/Phoenix) Sep 25, 2025	Conditions were good. Dry, not too dusty. I suspect that the afternoon's extensive hailstorm helped dampen it all down.