Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Fat Man’s Loop Day Hike

when	September 1, 2018
	Trip Report : August 5, 2017
where	Flagstaff
the hike	This hike will begin at the Sandy Seep Trailhead on Hwy. 89 east of the Dry Lake Hills. Then it will take the Sandy Seep, the Christmas Tree, the west side of Fatmans Loop, and the Pipeline Trails to the homestead of John Elden, for whom Mount Elden is named. Remnants from his ranch, his son’s grave, and the spring that led him to settle in this spot still remain.     From there we’ll return by the same route, except for hiking the east side of the Fatmans Loop trail. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses •  Lunch or snacks Recommended: •  Hiking poles •  Camera
distance	10.4 miles
time	5-6 hours
EC	+-1500' elevation change
elevations	6900' (Trailhead) to 7470' (Mt Elden trail junction)
type	figure-6 (out and back with a loop in the middle)
on trail	100% — Sandy Seep, Christmas Tree, Fatmans Loop, and Pipeline Trails
rating	"B-"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Flagstaff
meet	6:00 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride.
drive	•  From Fry’s, take I-17 north to the I-40 junction just south of Flagstaff. • Take I-40 east to Country Club Drive. • Take Country Club Drive north to US 89. • Take US 89 east to the McDonald’s in the Safeway parking lot, just past Flagstaff Mall.

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