Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
Elden Lookout Trail begins the same as Fatman's Loop Trail, in Coconino National Forest.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
The trail wastes little time in becoming steep and rocky.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
But it also wastes little time reaching really good views over Flagstaff.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
Short rock ledges that require high stepping.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
A gnarled old juniper tree along the trail.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
Looking past the rock slabs of Mount Elden to the city.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
Looking east, toward the cinder cones and the Painted Desert.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
Higher on the mountain, the trees transitions to spruce and fir.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
Stacked switchbacks, somewhat eroded from heavy traffic.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
Steep steps that are also somewhat damaged.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
Near the summit, young aspen grows in the burned area.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
The San Francisco Peaks seen from the top of Elden Lookout Trail.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
The fire lookout tower and radio towers on the summit.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
View of downtown Flagstaff from the top of Mount Elden.
Jesse Weber
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10/28/2020
The severity of the 1977 Radio Fire is still obvious.