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Jim Thompson Trail

 6 votes
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. Sedona
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Length

2.6 Miles 4.3 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

266' 81 m

Ascent

-340' -104 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

4,734' 1,443 m

High

4,483' 1,366 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
History
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“Loose cobbles on an old Jeep road with great scenery.”

— Nick Wilder
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Overview

Description

Start with moderate climbing on loose golf ball rocks until leveling off on the mesa below Steamboat Rock. From here on the trail is much faster and very easy.

Scenery is excellent except for some power lines.

Contacts

Local Club: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

Apr 16, 2018: Campfire restrictions begin Friday for lower elevations of Red Rock Ranger District

Apr 15, 2018: Fire managers alter prescribed burn plans for week

Apr 12, 2018: C.C. Cragin Reservoir opens tomorrow

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Mar 26, 2018
Mario Jr.
Mar 22, 2018
David Robison
Aug 16, 2017
Derek Bond
May 27, 2017
will crick
Sep 25, 2016
Mira Word
6mi — 1h 30m
Mar 21, 2016
Matt Rettmer
RIDE from SOUTH to NORTH. Softball/baseball sized rocks to start and finish this ride. Once on the plateau it is awesome!! 2.6mi

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Stewarded by Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 6 votes

#5

in Sedona

#10535

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#5

in Sedona

#263

in Arizona

#10,535

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Riding west on Jim Thompson trail. Capital Butte in the background.
Riding west on Jim Thompson trail. Capital But…
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The south end of the trail. Big parking lot here. Highly recommend this be the starting point.
The south end of the trail. Big parking lot her…
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