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11.5 miles
Distance
1,281 ft
Climb
-1,291 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
6,841 ft
Altitude min
6,883 ft
Altitude start
6,873 ft
Altitude end
-41%
Grade max
35.1%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4,531 ft
Distance flat
A figure-8 loop that hits the east end downhill section of Forces of Nature, then takes the Winifred connector to the pipeline trail for a long pedal up to Lower Oldham where the tech begins again, eventually linking into the west end of Forces of Nature. Once at the same Winifred connector, hop back on the pipeline trail and head east to the end. Roads and a paved bike path will return you to the parking lot.
This is heavily loaded with rocks, sustained rock gardens, rock steps/drops, narrow twisty sections, and technical climbs. Plan extra time and water compared to a flowier route of the same distance. There are numerous connectors to head back onto the pipeline trail along the way if it ends up being too much tech.
The tech trails are rated blue, but some good fitness and/or higher skill level would be a plus due to the sustained effort level required. The first section of Forces on the east end of the trail will be a good indicator of average moving pace and how much you may end up hike-a-biking; can easily head back to the parking lot after hitting pipeline trail for the first time to bail or for a mini tech loop.
This route will not be enjoyed by everyone, but if looking for a super technical ride, this should delight.
Detailed Description
Mt Elden Tech Loop is a 12 mile popular intermediate 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 14 trails. This route climbs 1,281 ft with a max elevation of 7,599 ft then descends -1,291 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 6, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance12 miles
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Avg time2 hr 20 min
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Altitude min6,841 ft
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Altitude start6,883 ft
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Altitude end6,873 ft
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Climb1,281 ft
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Descent-1,291 ft
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Grade max-41%
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Grade min35.1%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat4,531 ft
44 Reviews & Comments
Ampfrog
Can also take Middle Tier as the connector instead of Lower Pipeline, a bit more interesting, a bit more effort.
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