more stats
2,871 ft
Distance
211 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:08:15
Avg time
205 ft
Altitude change
8,200 ft
Altitude min
8,405 ft
Altitude max
8,200 ft
Altitude start
8,406 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
2,428 ft
Distance climb
190 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:08:15
Avg time

Down Under Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6054 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #926 in Trail Running
    • #3702 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Upper portion from Elden lookout rd, to the little bear saddle is reworked in the MEDL project and is running very well

Nothing steep though, all pretty mellow. It's a good connector and is likely to eventually be adopted and rerouted to connect with Upper Oldham as a part of MEDL.

Trail Supporters
  • Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 175 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 746 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Down Under Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/Phoenix)
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May 19, 2025 @ 12:09pm
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May 2, 2025 @ 9:29am
May 2, 2025
 What a trail !! Dry to ride
Jan 11, 2025 @ 11:39am
Jan 11, 2025
 trees down
Jan 3, 2025 @ 11:54am
Jan 3, 2025
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Status:
on Aug 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      9 Reviews & Comments

      MikeB0nes
      Great climb and connector if you don't want to go all the way up elden.
      Kerrystrike
      Rode yesterday. Passable but snow across trail multiple spots.
      packmanOH
      An easy climb from the road to Sunset saddle. Boring and smooth descent down to the road. Really a green with no technical bits to speak of.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down Under located?
      Down Under is located in MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes), Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.26312, -111.61109.
      ▼ How hard is Down Under?
      Down Under is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Under?
      Down Under has 211 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,200 ft to 8,405 ft.
      ▼ Is Down Under a point to point trail?
      Down Under is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down Under?
      Down Under is 2,871 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Under?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down Under. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Down Under? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Under are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down Under?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Down Under. The trail is 2,871 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down Under?
      Down Under is a very popular trail. There have been 4,491 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,584 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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