Hike Log

“Working from Home”

Trailhead:

Mount Elden Lookout Trailhead

Type of Hike:

Day hike

Trail Conditions:

Trail in good condition

ROAD:

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs:

No bugs

Snow:

Snow free

This hike was what I like to call “working from home”, as I told my boss I wouldn't be making it in to work and then proceeded to summit Mount Elden at 6am. This was a very strenuous hike, moreso than I was expecting, but a very rewarding trail. Definitely one where the journey was better than the destination. I saw a plentiful amount of flora and fauna, including a doe,  a hummingbird, many lizards, the biggest blackest hornet I've ever seen, a horny toad, and one cactus. It was definitely hotter than I was expecting and would recommend a one-hour earlier start for future hikers. This might be my new favorite Flagstaff hike, and I can definitely see myself running trail here (especially on Fatman's Loop). 10/10 recommend (if you like strenuous hikes)

 

Miles: 6.00 miles

Time: 3:07

Ascent: 2,230 ft

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