Oct 10, 2019 — The trail to the Elden Mountain Lookout Tower is a nice hike on a well-traveled and somewhat eroding trail that switchbacks up from Flagstaff and to the summit of Elden Mountain. Parking is right off the highway and the trail is straightforward. Just keep in mind you might accidentally skip one of the many switchbacks and end up off-trail, so pay attention as you ascend and head back to locate a skipped switchback if you find that where you're hiking is less than an obvious trail.
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