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    Hikes/United States/Arizona/Flagstaff
    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Elevation
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    250 m
    Distance
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    12.6 km
    Duration
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    3-4h
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    Sandy Seep to Little Elden Spring

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    Sandy Seep to Little Elden Spring is a 12.6 km out and back trail underneath Elden Mountain and Little Elden Mountain in Flagstaff. This route is rated as moderate and is suitable for active kids, families, dogs on leash, and beginner hikers. It’s a scenic hike that isn’t too demanding. You may also be able to see wildlife on this trail. Expect light traffic.

    Route Description for Sandy Seep to Little Elden Spring

    Sandy Seep to Little Elden Spring is a hike that leads you through the trees and along the fields underneath Elden Mountain and Little Elden Mountain. This hike is moderately difficult, scenic, and good for all skill levels. In the early summer, the wildflowers are gorgeous. This route doesn’t get very busy, either.

    There are a lot of interconnecting trails in this area, so consider bringing a GPS route or map if you’re unfamiliar with the routes. Mountain bikers, you may find this trail too sandy to bike effectively.

    From the trailhead, take Arizona Trail-Sandy Seep. You’ll walk through an area with impressive oaks, ponderosa pines, and junipers. The route undulates gently, keeping the hike interesting with its elevation changes. Take a right to stay onto Old Little Elden Trail, then take another right further on back onto Arizona Trail-Little Elden. You’ll weave your way towards the base of Little Elden Mountain, where the route ends right before the horse camp. Turn back here and retrace your steps.

    Getting to the Sandy Seep to Little Elden Spring Trailhead

    The trailhead for Sandy Seep to Little Elden Spring is on Forest Service Road 9135.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground:

      Little Elden Spring Horse Camp

    • When to do:

      April-October

    • Pets allowed:

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly:

      Yes

    • Route Signage:

      Average

    • Crowd Levels:

      Low

    • Route Type:

      Out and back

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