Near Pipeline Trail
Sunset on Forces of Nature
Near Pipeline Trail
Mount Elden from the Forces of Nature Trail

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Pipeline Trail

2.5 (2 Ratings)
Easy walking along a utility right-of-way at the base of Mount Elden.
3
mi
Distance
495
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3mi
Distance
495ft
Elevation Gain
167ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
7,210ft
High Point
6,881ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Pipeline Trail skirts the base of Mount Elden mainly through a long clearing that sits atop a natural gas pipeline. Pipeline itself isn't anything to write home about - it has some ups and downs and occasional views of the Peaks, but mostly is a good access route from the neighborhoods of East Flagstaff to other better trails, including links to Lower Oldham Trail, Easy Oldham, and the Forces of Nature.

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