Little Elden Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 6.7 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
11,064 Steps 1  (5.1 mi)
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The Little Elden Trail is a major connector trail in the heart of the Peaks network of trails within the Kachina Peaks Wilderness and the Mount Elden Trail system. Although long, the trail is relatively easy as it gradually descends to the eastern side of Schultz's Pass from the Schultz Tank area. During 2010 this trail was severely damaged due to the Schultz Wildfire — many of the Ponderosa Pine and Gambel Oak trees were destroyed.

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Elevation

The Little Elden Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,056 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,111 ft. and an elevation range of 945 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.1 mi7,111 ft8,056 ft945 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.3 hrs80.1961 ft175 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.0 hrs14.6175 ft961 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Little Elden Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: White Horse Hills, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Strawberry Crater, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Sunset Crater East, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Winona, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Little Elden Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?

Yes, this trail is also known as Little Elden Trail #69.

What is the length of the Little Elden Trail?

The length of the trail is 5.1 miles (8.2 km) or 11,064 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Little Elden Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.3 hours in one direction and in 2.0 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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