19.0 miles
Distance
2,265 ft
Climb
-2,266 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
7,191 ft
Altitude min
7,209 ft
Altitude start
7,211 ft
Altitude end
-36.6%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

A couple of stacked loops using all the newest trails on Mt. Elden as of August 2023.

Detailed Description
Mt. Elden - New Stuff is a 19 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Flagstaff Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 2,265 ft with a max elevation of 8,382 ft then descends -2,266 ft.
Tags

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 10, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 18, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Flagstaff Biking Organization (flagstaffbiking.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    19 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 44 min
  • Altitude min
    7,191 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,209 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,211 ft
  • Climb
    2,265 ft
  • Descent
    -2,266 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.6%
  • Grade min
    29.5%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Dipper1 mile
Pluto1,135 ft
Space Walk3,510 ft
Afterglow1,601 ft
AZT/C - Fort Valley Loops1,122 ft
Swell1 mile
Brookbank1 mile
Rocky Ridge Trail4 miles

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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trail: Brookbank
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Flagstaff Trail Guide: Can I?
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Flagstaff Trail Guide: Can I?
trail: Brookbank
5:32 | 13 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 31, 2026
New MTB trail Pluto | SW MEDL Flagstaff
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New MTB trail Pluto | SW MEDL Flagstaff
trail: Pluto
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Jul 12, 2026

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Space Walk
Oct 19, 2026 @ 9:19pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 19, 2026
One small tree between the big bang and Pluto junctions. Easily averted
Swell
Oct 19, 2026 @ 9:18pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 19, 2026
One very large tree down in the section between the Shultz creek and lunartide junctions. Otherwise clear
Pluto
Oct 18, 2026 @ 3:29pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 18, 2026
A few down trees just uphill of the afterglow intersection
Rocky Ridge Trail
Aug 15, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/Phoenix)
Aug 15, 2026
Perfect!
Brookbank
Jul 10, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Phoenix)
Jul 10, 2026
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