Mount Elden

Quick and short height with a good elevation challenge considering the length. Ran into some other challengers on the trail and talked about which trails

Elden is tough and steep with great views along the way.  This one gets your legs ready for sure.  In the past I have made

Having climbed Elden twice before on the Elden Lookout trail, which I dislike, I now don’t know why anyone would do that, given that this

Elden mountain is a great hike, especially in the early morning hours. I completely misjudged this hike, thinking it wouldn’t be anything special. But I

Started at 6:30 a.m. Sun out. Trail is very exposed but it was early to not be too hot. Cold and windy at the towers.

Nice trail. Started the hike in beautiful 66 degree, sunny day. Beautiful Aspens as you get closer to the top. Last mile is a little