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Grand Central

 13 votes
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. …Sedona
  5. Red Rock (Sedona Area) NW Trails
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Length

1.8 Miles 3.0 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

400' 122 m

Ascent

-188' -57 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

4,642' 1,415 m

High

4,242' 1,293 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 35 days ago
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“A great way to ascend or descend the Soldier Wash system.”

— Nick Wilder
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Overview

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

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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Check-Ins

Mar 10, 2018
Dave Grossman
Rode it in the rain.
Mar 8, 2018
Robert Stover
Mar 5, 2018
Joey King
Oct 5, 2017
Michael Lincroft
Jul 1, 2017
Steve V
Jun 29, 2017
Donald Davis
Jun 23, 2017
Donald Davis
May 5, 2017
Michelle Clark-Conley
Great views at the top. Only Black Diamond part is coming down from the view point. Steep and loose but not very long; rest of the trail is Blue.

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Stewarded by Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 13 votes

#9

in Red Rock (Sedona Area) NW Trails

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Descending from the high point on Grand Central Trail
Descending from the high point on Grand Central…
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The upper section of Grand Central is mellow - a good way to pedal up to access Adobe Jack or Javelina.
The upper section of Grand Central is mellow -…
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The upper part of Adobe Jack is fast and fun through a pinion forest.
The upper part of Adobe Jack is fast and fun th…
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Point of view on the lower reaches of Javelina
Point of view on the lower reaches of Javelina
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Taking a break under the beating sun on Grand Central Trail.
Taking a break under the beating sun on Grand C…
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