more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
1,022 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:39:37
Avg time
1,001 ft
Altitude change
7,901 ft
Altitude min
8,902 ft
Altitude max
7,901 ft
Altitude start
8,901 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
902 ft
Distance down
2,077 ft
Distance flat
00:39:37
Avg time

Upper Oldham Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #20717 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60416 in Trail Running
    • #82899 in Hiking
    • #15457 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #258 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #853 in Trail Running
    • #1,597 in Hiking
    • #368 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Coconino National Forest

Upper Oldham is a realignment of the old eroded trail and contours the terrain at a more gentle 7% grade, connecting Middle Oldham to Sunset Trail near the summit of Mt. Elden. The upper half has big views of the San Francisco Peaks with several switchbacks and the lower half is in mixed-conifer forest with some fun turns.

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SummitViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 134 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 336 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Upper Oldham Trail Reports

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Nov 12, 2026 @ 9:23am (America/Phoenix)
2 days
Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:17pm (America/Phoenix)
Apr 10, 2026
All clear.
Mar 21, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 21, 2026
 6 down trees on upper oldham
Sep 24, 2025 @ 7:55am (America/Phoenix)
Sep 24, 2025
Aug 25, 2025 @ 10:18am
Aug 25, 2025
 Trail is in great shape. Good grip in corners
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on Nov 12, 2026
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-oldham-804238 trailhead (35.258310, -111.615550)
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      Flagstaff Trail Guide: Upper Oldham
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      13:09 | 262 | Jul 26, 2025 , Flagstaff
      4.3 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 57%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 14%
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      PGomersall PGomersall
      A great way up to Sunset especially with shade in summer. In my opinion far more worthwhile than the road. Not an overpowering climb just constant. A pleasant ride down with fantastic views.
      sdHRKo
      Not the most fun trail to descent but a fantastic climbing trail.
      P-RN
      Best way to get to Sunset now. Nice to be able to get off the road and have some shade while climbing.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Oldham located?
      Upper Oldham 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 35.25831, -111.61555.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Oldham?
      Upper Oldham is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Oldham?
      Upper Oldham has 1,022 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,901 ft to 8,902 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Oldham a point to point trail?
      Upper Oldham is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Oldham?
      Upper Oldham is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Oldham?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Oldham. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Oldham? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Oldham are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Oldham?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Upper Oldham. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Oldham?
      Upper Oldham is a very popular trail. There have been 1,489 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,687 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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