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 4.2 (32)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
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“A great way to ascend or descend the Soldier Wash system. ”

Nick Wilder
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1.8

Miles

3.0

KM
Singletrack

4,642' 1,415 m

High

4,242' 1,293 m

Low

400' 122 m

Up

188' 57 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

From the bottom, start in open forest with small spindly trees that are fun to navigate. It gets a bit steeper at the top and ascends Ant Hill. There are a few g-outs and wash crossings. Smoother than most in the area.

Note the south end of the trail is unsigned, and just dives off the sidewalk near a culvert.

Contacts

Local Club: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 32 votes

#6

in Sedona

#538

Overall
  4.2 from 32 votes
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Trail Rankings

#6

in Sedona

#30

in Arizona

#538

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Descending from the high point on Grand Central Trail
May 24, 2017 near Sedona, AZ
Point of view on the lower reaches of Javelina
Feb 18, 2014 near Sedona, AZ
High point on Grand Central, Sedona AZ
Apr 8, 2024 near Sedona, AZ
The upper section of Grand Central is mellow - a good way to pedal up to access Adobe Jack or Javelina.
Feb 20, 2014 near Sedona, AZ
The upper part of Adobe Jack is fast and fun through a pinion forest.
Feb 19, 2014 near Sedona, AZ
Taking a break under the beating sun on Grand Central Trail.
Apr 27, 2017 near Sedona, AZ

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Mar 29, 2025
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen, Eliana, Tina
Jan 12, 2023
Adam Berkson
Nov 5, 2022
Christina Thomas
Sep 19, 2021
Timothy Howard
3h 24m
Aug 25, 2021
Mountain Gold
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0zlT9OB_fM
May 29, 2021
Josh C
May 19, 2021
Conor Felletter
Descent
Mar 9, 2021
Mike Kaldy
Very fun trail to ride from the top, on of my more memorable rides in Sedona.

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