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15.2 miles
Distance
2,464 ft
Climb
-2,460 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
7,151 ft
Altitude min
7,151 ft
Altitude start
7,156 ft
Altitude end
-42.2%
Grade max
88.2%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1,942 ft
Distance flat
Go-to recommendation for most people looking to get a good ride in and experience what Mt. Elden has to offer. Plenty of other trails to venture off to but this is the simplest to follow and enjoy. Trails get progressively easier as you get down the mountain with most of the climbing being up front and a slight climb between upper and lower sunset.
Detailed Description
Mt Elden Loop is a 15 mile moderately popular expert route located near Flagstaff Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 2,464 ft with a max elevation of 9,156 ft then descends -2,460 ft.
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Stats
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Distance15 miles
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Avg time42 min 32 sec
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Altitude min7,151 ft
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Altitude start7,151 ft
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Altitude end7,156 ft
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Climb2,464 ft
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Descent-2,460 ft
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Grade max-42.2%
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Grade min88.2%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat1,942 ft
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