Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Mount Elden Loop Day Hike

when	Trip Report : September 26, 2020
	Trip Report : July 2, 2016
	Trip Report : June 15, 2014
where	Flagstaff
the hike	This is a variation of the Sunset Trail to Mt. Elden summit loop that was hiked in 2016, avoiding the crowded trail that goes directly to the summit. We’ll begin this hike at the Schultz Tank trailhead, and connect to the Sunset Trail, taking it to the summit. We will be hiking through some burned forest (extent unknown).     Our return will be partially on the Sunset trail, but turning onto the Little Bear Trail north of Little Elden Mountain and going down to meet the Little Elden Springs trail. From that trail, we’ll hike back uphill to the Schultz Tank Trailhead.     If two or more hikers want a shorter hike, you can return to the trailhead on the Sunset Trail, which is 10.5 miles. No solo hikers for this option. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera
distance	13 miles
time	7 hours
EC	+-2000' feet elevation change
elevations	8022 feet at Schultz Tank Trailhead to 9298 feet on Mt. Elden summit. An unknown, gradual uphill climb on Little Elden Springs Trail back to Schultz Tank Trailhead.
type	loop
starting at	Schultz Tank Trailhead 35° 17.181' N,  111° 37.607' W  [NAD27]
on trail	100% — Sunset, Little Bear, Little Elden Springs Trails
rating	"B+"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Flagstaff
meet	8:00 AM in the Target parking lot at the corner of Milton and University (just north of I-17) in the corner of the lot next to the traffic light. Note: There is no bathroom at the trailhead.
drive	•  Drive north on Milton and turn left on US 180 north. • Drive about 5 miles, going past the Museum of Northern Arizona to Schultz Pass Road (FR 420). • Turn right (east) on Schultz Pass Road and drive 0.5 miles. • At the "Y" intersection, turn left (north) to stay on Schultz Pass Road, and continue for about 5 miles to the trailhead. • The trailhead parking lot is on the right, along with trail signs. The toilet is closed.

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