Oldham Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 4.7 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
5,905 Steps 1  (2.7 mi)
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The trailhead for the Oldham Trail is located at Buffalo Park, an urban park at the base of Mount Elden. A gradual ascent along the southern side of Mount Elden leads to the summit, enjoy the panoramic views from this extinct volcano of the surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Range, Painted Desert and Sunset Crater. As the summit approaches, the Oldham Trail connects with the Sunset Trail which leads north towards Schultz Pass.

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Elevation

The Oldham Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,545 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,057 ft. and an elevation range of 488 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.7 mi7,057 ft7,545 ft488 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.4 hrs42.8513 ft110 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.2 hrs9.2110 ft513 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Oldham Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Wing Mountain, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Bellemont, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Dutton Hill, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Mountainaire, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Lower Lake Mary, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Oldham Trail #1.

What is the length of the Oldham Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.7 miles (4.3 km) or 5,905 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Oldham Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.4 hours in one direction and in 1.2 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.