Mount Elden

Left at 730am. First mile was easy. Second mile a little tougher with a 1000 ft gain. Third mile, relatively low grade.

Challenging climb but great views along the way. View of Humphreys from the top was pretty nice. Had to hustle because of storm clouds rolling

Nice short steep hike.  In the past I've done Elden, Sunset, Heart loop.  Makes for a longer hike but it's all downhill after the Elden

Generally the trail was in great condition,  however an area where the trail rocks had been washed, someone built 2 large cairns up the center

After hiking 8 miles on Bill Williams Monday I thought hiking 6 miles on Mt Elden would be easy since it was not a huge

What a great trail! Lots of step ups to get over rocks. My legs will be feeling this one tomorrow! Oh and a snake on