more stats
2,756 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
-140 ft
Altitude change
8,053 ft
Altitude min
8,193 ft
Altitude max
8,193 ft
Altitude start
8,054 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance climb
2,267 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Down Under (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Coconino National Forest

Provides an important connection between the Oldham, Sunset, and Little Bear trails. Lower access is from the upper Oldham trail in thick forest. The trail soon contours into the Museum Fire burn scar before ascending a ridgeline and eventually connecting to Elden Lookout Rd.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 106 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 327 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Down Under (Lower) Trail Reports

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May 23, 2025 @ 9:42am
May 23, 2025
Jan 11, 2025 @ 11:39am
Jan 11, 2025
 some snow, mostly dry
Oct 21, 2023 @ 5:16pm
Oct 21, 2023
 This is a really nice climbing trail. The upper section not so much.
Oct 21, 2023 @ 1:15am
Oct 21, 2023
 Hot damn this is a fun, flowy, and winding new trail.
Oct 1, 2023 @ 3:29pm
Oct 1, 2023
 Still new and settling in. really fun decent from Sunset.
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on May 23, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.29 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5:35 | 154 | Jul 1, 2025 , Flagstaff
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      MikeB0nes
      Great climb to take instead of the road if you want something different.
      packmanOH
      A fun little descent from the middle of the road climb back down to Oldahm/road. Nothing technical and is a smooth, flowy descent. Really a green with no technical bits.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down Under (Lower) located?
      Down Under (Lower) 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 35.26256, -111.61127.
      ▼ How hard is Down Under (Lower)?
      Down Under (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Under (Lower)?
      Down Under (Lower) has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,053 ft to 8,193 ft.
      ▼ Is Down Under (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Down Under (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down Under (Lower)?
      Down Under (Lower) is 2,756 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Under (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down Under (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Down Under (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Under (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down Under (Lower)?
      The estimated time to ride Down Under (Lower) is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 2,756 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Down Under (Lower)?
      Down Under (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,560 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,607 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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