Mount Elden

We thought this would be the easiest of the peaks since it’s the shortest, but it kicked our butts! Took my brothers, parents, and I

We thought this would be the easiest of the peaks since it’s the shortest, but it kicked our butts! Took my brothers, parents, and I

1st peak completed was Mount Elden in Flagstaff. Been passing it for years; finally stopped and hiked the trail. Seems like it took me forever

Started at 06:00 with a temperature of 4c, it was not long before I was sweating,  Good effort and persistence was rewarded with views of

I began this hike at 2:30 AM!! So we could get to the top in time to watch the sunrise. Walking in pitch darkness was

Great hike!  Took trail up and added about 1.5-2.5 miles coming down because I took the road. Easily can take road up too if you